Robert E. Ehrgott, 94, of Londonderry, NH, died on Monday, April 15 due to complications from a tragic fall. He died peacefully in Elliot Hospital, Manchester, NH, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Bethlehem, PA on July 18, 1924, a son of the late Elwood and Margaret (Marsh) Ehrgott. Robert proudly served his country as a U.S Marine during WWII, where he met his first wife, Rose Taylor, who also served as a Marine. He graduated from Muhlenberg College in Allentown, PA with a Bachelor of Science degree. Following graduation in 1950, Robert worked for BF Goodrich. He established Bob’s Tire Service in Nashua, NH in 1972. Bob owned and operated this business with his sons, Barry and Steven until the day of his accident. He loved music, dancing, and golf. He performed in community productions in Londonderry in the 1970s and 80s. He retired at age 70 from the Londonderry Recreational Softball League, having played for the Kings. Bob had a wonderful sense of humor and was a master of practical jokes. Every Tuesday he would ‘hold court’ with his best friends, Guy and Jim, at the Coach Stop Restaurant. He enjoyed hiking, reading, and vacationing in Maine and Cape Cod. But nothing brought him more joy than spending time with his family.
He is survived by four daughters, Karen Kendra (Michael), Barbara Thomas (Harry), Beth Galperin (Stephen), and Alison Paquette (Andrew); two sons, Barry Ehrgott (Mary Jane), and Steven Ehrgott (Nina); two step-sons, James Duval (Jennifer Ventress), Rick Duval; a brother, Elwood Ehrgott; a sister, Shirley Leonard; fourteen grandchildren; many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his first wife, Rose Taylor Ehrgott, his second wife Mary Ann Ford (Duval) Ehrgott, brother Donald Ehrgott and step-son Michael Duval.
Calling hours were held on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 from 6pm to 8pm in the Peabody Funeral Homes & Crematorium, 290 Mammoth Rd., Londonderry. A private burial service was held in the Holy Cross Cemetery in Londonderry. A Requiem Mass was held on Saturday, April 27th at 12:30pm at St. Jude Parish, 435 Mammoth Rd., Londonderry. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Wounded Warrior Project.