Robert saam
Robert “Bob” Saam, 76, died on Monday, October 18, 2021.
Born July 8, 1945 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Truman Saam Sr. and Lorraine (Scheid) Saam.
Bob graduated in 1964 from Williamsport Area High School. He was an outstanding wrestler and football player, winning the Ernie Smith Memorial Award in 1963.
Bob served his country honorably in the United States Army and is a Vietnam Veteran. Proud to have served between 1966 and 1968 with the 25th Infantry, he was stationed at a base camp in Cu Chi, 40 miles northwest of Saigon. Bob served in the military police.
After returning home, Bob attended Williamsport Community College for two years before joining the Williamsport Police Department where he served as a patroller until his retirement in 1988. Bob then worked for the United States Postal Service. United as a clerk, then became a guard, retiring in 2010.
Bob was a life member of the American Legion post 623, the Veterans of Foreign War Post 7863, the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge # 29, the Republican League, and the Newberry Independent Club.
Bob was a sniper with a knack for shooting all types of firearms. He was an avid hunter and loved to go on a hunting trip with his friends. He enjoyed playing golf, fishing and shooting recorded skeet. Bob hosted the annual Butch and Bob’s Trout Shoot for over 20 years in his Pine Creek cabin with his good friend Butch, who was predeceased.
He enjoyed spending time in his Pine Creek cabin, which he had built entirely for his family and where he spent many weekends. Bob had many talents to reload shells, craft many woodworking items in his garage for his family and friends, and make house wine.
He has been a wonderful husband to Sandy for 53 years, a father and grandfather to Caitlyn and he will be missed by all of her friends. He was the type of person to be there for you and to help you in any way he could.
Surviving is his loving wife, Sandra (Gehron) Saam; daughters, Lisa Saam and Amy Thatcher Saam; granddaughter, Caitlyn Thatcher; and brother Truman “To jump” Saam Jr.
A memorial service for family and friends will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Bob’s name may be made to the Sportman’s Youth Shooting Program at Consolidated Sportman’s of Lycoming County (CSLC), Attention Mark Forsburg, PO Box 192, Williamsport PA 17703 -0192.
Online condolences can be presented on Bob’s Memorial page at www.SandersMortuary.com
