Robert "Bob" Joseph Waschler

Robert “Bob” Joseph Waschler, 54, passed away on August 7, 2022, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Robert was born February 7, 1968, in Richlands, Va., to the late Richard Harris Waschler and the late Evangeline Boothe. Robert is survived by his wife Diane Hall Waschler and son Brandon, of the home, whom he loved with all his heart and were the focus of his life. Also left to cherish his memory are brothers Rickie McFarland and Jarried (Stephanie) McFarland, all of Bluefield, Va.; sisters Mary Ellen (Tom) Merriner of New BraunfelsTexas and Nannie Mae (Rick) Bourne of Syracuse, Ohio; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Bill and Frances Hall; brother-in-law Dallas Hall; numerous nieces, nephews, great-niece, great-nephews, uncles, aunts, and many cousins. In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by his father Orrin P. McFarland; brother Alan McFarland; grandmothers Nelle Vincent and Flossie Boothe; grandfather Pierce Lee Boothe; uncles Allen Boothe and Luther Boothe; and great-nephew Carson Dewhurst. Robert, or Bob as his many friends called him, was loved by all that ever had the privilege of meeting him and being a part of his life. Bob never met a stranger and he loved and lived life to the fullest. Robert worked in the waste and recycling business since 1996 and joined GFL Environmental, Inc. in 2003. In 2014, he accepted the position of General Manager at their Wytheville, Va, location where he built an exceptionally strong team and expanded that footprint to a satellite office in Christiansburg, Va. He earned the love and respect of all his employees, creating a family of his team. He was often called the “Mayor of Wytheville” because of his strong relationships with business owners and municipalities. His commitment to his customers and company provided for long term growth for the company to Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Saltville, Carroll County, and Chilhowie. He was so dedicated to his job he was even taking calls from his hospital room in June. As a result of all his hard work and exceptional service, Robert grew the Wytheville location from $4.3 million dollars in revenue in 2014 to $9.8 million dollars in 2022, resulting in a 230-percent increase. Due to Robert’s expertise, he served on several boards in his career field: the Virginia Recycling Association Board of Directors, serving as treasurer since September 2020; board member of the Southwest Virginia Solid Waste Management Association from 2014-2019; and board member of the Virginia Waste Industries Association since 2019. A fan of sports all his life, Robert was one of Cotton’s boys, where he loved watching NASCAR with his buddies. Robert also loved watching football, baseball, and basketball with his friends and family. His dedication to sports led him to found Cave Springs Little League Football and he coached both baseball and basketball for the Bluefield, Va. Little Leagues. The family will receive friends at Mercer Funeral Home on Saturday, August 13, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. and burial will follow at Grandview Memory Gardens in Bluefield, Va. In lieu of flowers, Diane has requested donations may be made payable to Brandon Waschler in care of First Community Bank and mailed to First Community Bank, 211 Federal Street, Bluefield, WV 24701. Those wishing to share memories or condolence messages with the family may do so by visiting www.MercerFuneralHome.com Mercer Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family of Mr. Robert “Bob” Joseph Waschler.

Robert "Bob" Joseph Waschler

February 7, 1968 - August 7, 2022