Robert Earl Haldeman, Jr

Robert (Bob) Earl Haldeman Jr., 68, of Huntsville, Texas, passed away suddenly on March 7, 2016. He was born on July 19, 1947, in Abington, Pennsylvania, to Robert Earl Haldeman and Shirley Frankenfield Haldeman. Bob will be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather, who was always positive, full of life, possessed a great sense of humor, was patriotic and loved His God. Bob was a great friend and an inspiration to many. He and his loving wife Rita were blessed with 32 years of marriage. His pride and joy was caring for two of his grandchildren, Mercy and Ethan. Bob’s past hobbies included playing his bass guitar, being at the beach with family and friends and enjoying his style of “luxury camping” in his numerous RVs. Bob was an avid Harley Davidson enthusiast, and had been riding since 1989. He was active for over 10 years in the annual Rolling Thunder ride in Washington D.C. and was a lifetime member of the Harley Owners Group. He also was a member of the local American Legion where he spent many a Sunday afternoon playing poker. Bob proudly served his country in the Air Force from 1966 till 1970. He was stationed out of Charleston Air Force Base in South Carolina during the Vietnam conflict. He spent the last 15 years of his working career as a production manager in Pennsylvania and Louisiana before retiring in 2008. Bob was a cradle Episcopalian and served with the Episcopal Diocese of Western Louisiana and was active in both the Cursillo Movement as well as Kairos Prison Ministry where he served in numerous roles. Robert is survived by his wife Rita Haldeman (nee Wetzell); son David Michael Haldeman and wife Ashlea; daughter Rebecca Ann Ricks (nee Haldeman) and husband Jordan; son Michael Kline Haldeman and wife Amy; son Richard Eli Haldeman and wife Amie; son Ryan Eric Haldeman and wife Kimberly; son Roger Edward Haldeman; and son Robert Earl Haldeman III. Grandchildren include Ethan, Mercy, Michael, Mason, Maddon, Presley, Paetyn, Wyatt, Gracey, Jacob, Jonathan and Jo. He is also survived by his sisters-in-law, one brother-in-law, and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents Robert Earl and Shirley Haldeman, son Stephen Robert Haldeman and grandson Robert Earl Haldeman IV. Visitation for friends and family will be from 6:00 PM till 8:00 PM on Friday, March 11, 2016, at Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home located at 1700 Normal Park in Huntsville, Texas. A mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church located at 5019 Sam Houston Avenue in Huntsville, Texas. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Wounded Warrior Project in memory of Bob at www.woundedwarriorproject.org/Donate. A full obituary may be viewed and memorial condolences made to the family at www.shmfh.com.

Robert Earl Haldeman, Jr

July 19, 1947 - March 7, 2016