Robert G. “Bif” Yeager, 93, Patton, passed away August 27, 2021 at home. He was born March 12, 1928 in Spangler, the son of Patrick V. and Mary (Kruise) Yeager. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years Hilda L. (Kline) Yeager and son-in-law Joseph Mascitelli. He is survived by children: Mary Mascitelli, Altoona; James G. (Linda) Yeager, Duncansville; grandchildren David, Jeffrey and Amanda Mascitelli and numerous nieces and nephews. He served in the US Army 3844th Arterially Unit during the Korean War. Bif owned and operated his own TV repair business prior to working and retiring as an electrician from Conrail in Juniata after 30 years of service. He was a member of Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Patton and American Legion Post 614, Patton. He enjoyed fishing, although his passion was playing Blue Grass instruments, which were self-taught. Friends will be received 4:00 to 8:00 pm Monday, at Stevens Funeral Home, Inc. 1004 North Fifth Avenue Patton, where a vigil for the deceased will be held. Funeral Mass 11:00 am Tuesday at Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Patton, by Benedictine Fathers. Interment St. Mary’s Cemetery, Patton. Memorials are requested to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Full military rites will be accorded by John White VFW Post 779 and Walter McCoy American Legion Post 614. We would like to extend a special thank you to his caregivers and the Hospice Community. You may leave online condolences at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or on our Stevens Funeral Home Facebook page.