Robert Rich Obituary

Robert Rich attended Ewing High School in Ewing, NJ. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Robert Rich.

Graduation Year	Class of 1957
Date of Passing	Oct 29, 2017
About	Robert C. Rich passed away on Oct. 29, 2017. He resided at St. Andrews Estates North in Boca Raton, FL, with his wife of 26 years, Claire T. Rich. Born in Trenton, NJ, on Aug. 7, 1939, Bob was a graduate of Ewing High School and a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Trenton. He served in the U.S. Army, played the oboe and was an accomplished musician. After his Army service, Bob and Claire lived in Chevy Chase, Md., while he fulfilled a 35-year career working for the U.S. Government in Washington, DC. Bob and Claire were members of the National Presbyterian Church, where he served as treasurer and trustee for 15 years. After retiring, Bob continued to volunteer at the church using his culinary skills. He provided both ordinary meals and elaborate dinners for special occasions, preparing over 25,000 meals per year. Bob and Claire enjoyed their hobby of ballroom dancing, and they competed as amateurs at the open level. He and Claire enjoyed 26 years full of happiness together, and he will be deeply missed by Claire and the family. A service to celebrate the life of Mr. Rich will be held on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, at 11 a.m. in the auditorium of St. Andrews Estates, 6152 Verde Trail North, Boca Raton, FL 33433. Graveside services and military honors will follow at 2:15 p.m. at South Florida National Cemetery, 6501 S. State Road 7, Lake Worth, FL 33449. Participants are requested to assemble in Lane 5. Online condolences may be made at www.HorizonFuneralCremation