George Robert Hedger

Robert Hedger, 87 of Columbus, passed away Monday, 8-8-16. Born in Columbus on 11-11-28, Robert was the son of Glen and Nellie Millholland Hedger and they preceded him in death. He was raised in Columbus and attended public schools. He enlisted in the US Navy in 45 during WWII at the age of 17 and served until 49.

Upon returning to Columbus after his service in the Navy, he worked for Cummins Engine Company. When the Korean War began he enlisted in the US Marine Corp in 50 and was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds he received in combat. He rose to the rank of Staff Sargent before he was discharged in 54 when he met and married Alma Johnson here in Columbus. He worked in the concrete construction business for his father, Glen until he started his own business; Hedger Construction Inc. in 67 installing streets and curbing.

Robert is survived by his wife, Alma, Columbus; three children, Robert (Cindy) Hedger, Columbus, Mike (Paula) Hedger, Greensburg and Edwina Hedger, Columbus; 10 grandchildren, Sarah Hedger, Robert Hedger, Elaine Sefchek, Megan Hedger, Candace Hedger and Dustin Renner, all of Columbus, Samuel Renner, Nashville, TN, Michael Hedger, Elizabeth Hedger and Eric Hedger, all of Greensburg; five great grandchildren, Diesel Craig, London Craig, Gatlin Day, Bentley Sefchek and Tatum Sefchek.

In keeping with Robert’s wishes, a private family service will be held at Hathaway-Myers Chapel on Pearl St. Private Entombment with military rites will be later ion Garland Brook Cemetery. Memorials for Robert may be directed to the Genealogy Library of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Online condolences may be sent to Robert’s family at www.hathaway-myers.com.