Robert Root

Robert L. Root, 83, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at Falling Spring Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born on December 13, 1932 in Plainfield, NJ, he was a son of the late George and Audrey Daly Root. His loving wife of 55 years, Ann M. “Mike” Root, whom he married on December 27, 1959, preceded him in death on January 8, 2015.

Robert was a 1951 graduate of Cranford High School in Cranford, NJ. A U.S. Army veteran, Robert served honorably during the Korean Conflict. He then earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Tri State University in Angola, IN. Robert was employed as a sales manager with Quanex Corporation until his retirement in 1995. He was a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Westfield, NJ, St. John’s United Church of Christ in Chambersburg, PA, the Westfield Boosters Association, and the Suburban Golf Club in Union, NJ. He enjoyed visiting Long Beach Island, NJ, woodworking, golfing, playing tennis and watching Notre Dame and NY Giants football.

Robert is survived by three children, Robert and wife Joanne of Oldsmar, FL, Linda Benner of Chambersburg and Karen Luka and husband Douglas of Westfield, NJ; four grandchildren, Devon, Serena, Declan and Audrey; and a brother, David Root and wife Pam of Eastham, MA. Aside from his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a sister, Chris Root of New York, NY.

Services and interment will be at a later date.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Chambersburg, PA. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his name to the Alzheimer’s Association, 2595 Interstate Drive, Suite 100, Harrisburg, PA 17110.