Robert Clark “Bob” Holt, 87, of Winchester, VA (formerly of Somerset PA) passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020 at The Village at Orchard Ridge.
He was born May 25, 1933 in Somerset, PA, son of the late Carl and Lottie Holt. Bob graduated from Somerset High School in 1952.
In 1953, Bob was the youngest from Somerset County to be drafted into the United States Army where he served his country in Germany.
Bob was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church serving on the church council, Past Master of Somerset Masonic Lodge and served on the Rails to Trails Advisory board. Bob retired from Gilmour Manufacturing and Leiss Tool & Die. His passions included woodworking, bike riding and serving his church and community.
He married Tomalee Knepper November 3, 1953 in Somerset. PA. They just celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary Nov 3, 2020. Bob is survived by his wife Tomalee, children; Marla Henry (Jeff) of Winchester, VA, Robert Holt Jr. (Donna) of North Canton, OH, and Jennifer Geiger (Sean) of St. Augustine, FL, three grandchildren; Jason, Matthew, and Emma, 2 great grandchildren; Caleb and Hailey, as well as 2 sisters, Harriet Barkman and Alice Schrock.
He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Alicia, 4 brothers, and 3 sisters.
All services will be private. Plans are being made to hold a Memorial Service in Somerset, PA at a date & time to be determined. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church 918 Tayman Ave. Somerset, PA 15501
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