Robert Alan Hizer

Robert Alan Hizer, of Havre de Grace, died April 29 in Havre de Grace. He was 61. Born March 29, 1947 in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Robert Clare Hizer and Harriet Ford Hizer. He was the husband of Elisabeth Josefa Hizer, whom he married in 1972. Mr. Hizer was raised in Milwaukee, Wis., and graduated from St. John's Northwestern Academy in Delafield, Wis., in 1965. He moved to Aberdeen in 1965, and served in the Maryland Army National Guard from February 1969 to February 1975, leaving with the rank of specialist 5. He was an artillery turret and small arms technician while in the Guard. He then worked for the Postal Service in Aberdeen, retiring on disability after 34-1/2 years of service in September 2000. His family said he enjoyed fishing, boating and playing pinochle with family and in tournaments. He was an honorary life member of American Legion Post 128 in Aberdeen, where he had held numerous offices. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, William Casey, of New Castle, Del.; a daughter, Elisabeth Templin and her husband, Ronald, of Smyrna, Del.; three grandchildren, Tina Templin, of Smyrna, Del., Jason Templin, of Concord, N.C., and Thomas Epperson, of New Castle, Del.; and one great-grandchild, Shane Templin, of Smyrna, Del. Viewing will be from 9 to 11 a.m. May 3 at Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home in Aberdeen, with a funeral service to follow at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Deacon Daniel Kopczyk officiating. Interment will be at Spesutia Cemetery in Perryman, with American Legion Post #128 providing military honors. Funeral Home: Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home 333 South Parke Street Aberdeen, MD US 21001