Obituary for Robert J. "Bob" Dayhoff, Sr.
Robert J. “Bob” Dayhoff, Sr., 95, of Gettysburg, PA passed away suddenly at his home on Tuesday, February 15, 2022. Born in Gettysburg on October 16, 1926, he was the youngest child of the late Samuel J. & Grace L. (Sterner) Dayhoff. Bob was predeceased by his wife, Darlene (Smith) Dayhoff, who died on February 9, 2013. He was a 1944 graduate of Gettysburg High School and earned the FFA Keystone Degree while in school. Following graduation, Bob served with the U.S. Army Air Corp during World War II. He was an active member of St. Luke Lutheran Church in Littlestown, PA, serving on church council for many years. Bob had worked for 36 years with the former United Telephone Co., retiring in 1983. He had served as a Boy Scout Leader while his sons were active in scouting. Bob enjoyed farming in his spare time and during his retirement years. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather and took great pride in providing for his family. Bob is survived by his six children, Deborah Lautenslager (Mike) of Chambersburg, PA, Robert J. Dayhoff, Jr. (Jennifer), Joyce Ryman (Dave), Michael Dayhoff (Kathy), Samuel Dayhoff (Brenda) and Dee Dee Becker (Richard Cunningham, Jr.) all of Gettysburg, eleven grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. He was the last surviving child of Samuel & Grace Dayhoff, he was predeceased by his five siblings and a great grandson, Dylan M. Westbrook. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 330 White Hall Road, Littlestown, PA with Sister Deb McClellan, officiating. Interment will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery, Gettysburg with full military honors provided by the Adams County Allied Veterans. Viewing hours will be from 6:00-8:00 PM on Friday, February 18, 2022 at the Monahan Funeral Home in Gettysburg and on Saturday from 10:00-11:00 AM at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to St. Luke Lutheran Church. Online tributes and condolences can be made at monahanfuneralhome.com
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Visitation
Friday
18
Feb
6:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Monahan Funeral Home
125 Carlisle Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Visitation
Saturday
19
Feb
10:00 AM
- 11:00 AM
St. Luke Lutheran Church
330 White Hall Rd.
Littlestown, PA 17340
Service
Saturday
19
Feb
11:00 AM
St. Luke Lutheran Church
330 White Hall Rd.
Littlestown, PA 17340
Cemetery Details
Location
Evergreen Cemetery
799 Baltimore St.
Gettysburg, PA 17325
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