Robert “Bob” Stanley Naugle, 72, of Ozark, Missouri passed away on Wednesday August 28, 2024 in Springfield, Missouri after a long battle with cancer. Bob was born October 24, 1951 in Gettysburg, PA to Janice and the late Robert Stanley Naugle. His father passed away just 3 weeks before he was born. Janice remarried when Bob was 6 years old to Robert Deardorff.
Graduating from Biglerville High School in 1969, Bob continued his education at The Industrial Management Institute in Reading, PA receiving an Associates Degree in Tool and Dye design. Bob worked in Auto Cad for many years and enjoyed his work.
Bob married Sharon Elaine Roth-Whittington, May 8, 1999 in Biglerville, PA. They each brought with them to the marriage 2 children, and resided in Biglerville, PA until December of 2009 when they relocated to Ozark, Missouri.
Bob continued to work in Auto Cad and then was able to start his dream job! A ride operator on the Flooded Mine at Silver Dollar City! He never complained about the weather or crowds, but wasn’t happy about the elf costume one year. He was fortunate to have been blessed with an amazing team of co-workers, made friends with several regular guests and loved every day he spent there.
He was an avid Yankees fan, loved refereeing High School Football Games in Adams County Pennsylvania and in Southwest Missouri, and loved collecting toy VW bugs!
Bob was preceded in death by his loving wife Sharon Naugle, his brother Richard “Dick” Naugle, Mother Janice Deardorff, Father Robert Stanley Naugle, Step Father Robert Deardorff.
He has left behind his Son Chad Whittington and wife Tiffany, his Son Ryan Whittington and wife Angela, his Son Christian Naugle and wife Angela, his Daughter Dana Attivo and husband Anthony. Grandchildren Carter, Carson, Carly, Lindsey, Gavin and Hudson.
Sister Connie & husband Michael Myers and sister Linda & husband Ronald O’Connor. Many nieces and nephews and friends.
A graveside service will be held at Selmore Cemetary, Ozark, Missouri.
In lieu of flowers donations made be made to Share it Forward, an employee benefit fund at Silver Dollar City.
Cremation under the direction of Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark. Online condolences may be shared at www.barnesfamilyfunerals.com.
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John says
September 3, 2024 at 8:53 amI had the distinct privilege of working with Bob and getting to know him over many seasons at SDC. He was such a wonderful person, leader, and most importantly, friend to many here at the park. To the family, we thank you for sharing him with our hosts and our guests all these years.