Obituary of Robert A. Szeyller

Robert A. "Bob" Szeyller, 79, of Bellefonte, died on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at Mount Nittany Medical Center. Born September 4, 1938, in Altoona, he was the son of the late Mathias R. and Grace Braun Szeyller. On October 1, 1960 in Winchester, Virginia he married Mary Radovic, who survives. Also surviving are two children, Laurie Sneve and her husband, Jerry B., of Carlsbad, CA and Lisa Hauser and her husband, Eric H., of Bermuda Dunes, CA; two grandchildren, Lainey and Hailey Hauser. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers. Bob was a 1956 graduate of Altoona High School. In 1960 he graduated from The Pennsylvania State University with a B. S. Degree in Business Management. He was a member of the Penn State Track team and won the IC4-A Championship title in the 220 yard hurdles. He held an M. S. degree in Financial Services from the American College and received his Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) & Chartered Financial Consultant (CFC) designations. Bob was a partner and Co-Founder of PFG Capital Corporation. He is the retired Chairman Emeritus and founder of ARIS Corporation of America, an investment management firm. He also was the retired founder of Pennsylvania Financial Group, headquartered in State College, PA, one of the largest privately owned insurance and securities marketing firms. Bob served on many corporate and non-profit boards. He was with the 112 PA Air National Guard Unit and was activated and sent to Germany during the Berlin crisis. His life-long passion for horses began with riding and showing which evolved into racing. Always a competitor, Bob was an owner, trainer and breeder of Thoroughbred Race Horses since 1986. He served on the board of directors for the Pennsylvania Horse Breeders Association as well as The Breeders Cup. Bob loved to play golf and was a member of Centre Hills Country Club and Rancho La Quinta Country Club, La Quinta, CA. Visitation will be 1 until 3 p.m. and 6 until 8 p.m., on Thursday, October 26, 2017 at Koch Funeral Home, 2401 South Atherton Street, State College. A Celebration of Life service will be at 1 p.m., on Friday, October 27, 2017 at the funeral home with Celebrant Jackie Hook officiating. Burial will be in Centre County Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Turning For Home, a non-profit organization providing racehorses a safe retirement. Please send to Turning For Home, P. O. Box 300, Bensalem, PA 19020. Arrangements are under the care of Koch Funeral Home, State College. Online condolences and signing of the guest book may be entered at www.kochfuneralhome.com or visit us on Facebook.