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It is with great sadness we announce Robert Van Marter, age 83, of Wallingford, Connecticut passed away at home peacefully with his loving family by his side, on May 17, 2025.

Robert was born in New London, Connecticut, the son of the late Merle D. and Mary (McGuire) Van Marter. He was the devoted husband of Rosalee (Lucas) Van Marter for 56 years. In addition to his wife, he is also survived by his three daughters, Nadine Van Marter (Richard Knight), Amanda Carrah (James), and Saunie Dougan (Andy), his grandchildren Sierra & Morgan Manning, Reese & Brooke Dougan, Evan & Ava Carrah, his brother Merle Van Marter (Diane), his sister Cheryl Bucchi, the Lucas clan, many nieces and nephews, and his dog Scootch.

Robert was a graduate of Old Saybrook High School and elected to serve his country proudly as a member of the US Air Force, with his canine partner Nero. He continued with his education in computer science at South Central Community College while working a full-time job and raising his family. In his professional career, he worked for W.T. Grant and the Southern New England Telephone Company. Throughout his educational and professional career, he received numerous awards and recognition for his hard work and dedication. After he retired, he enjoyed many years of quality family time, was an avid golfer, enjoyed many years of bowling in league play, as well as playing cards and pool with his friends at the VFW. He will fondly be remembered for his strength, integrity, patriotic pride, kindness, generosity, sense of humor, love of family, and love of dancing with his wife.

Robert was predeceased by his cherished daughter Hope Van Marter, nephews Michael King and Jeffrey Lucas, brother in-law Tony Campanaro, and his dogs Ginger, Tabby, and Sassy.

His family will receive relatives and friends on Monday, June 2, 2025, from 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. at the Wallingford Funeral Home, 809 N. Main St. Ext., Wallingford, CT. A celebration of his life will commence at the funeral home at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow, with military honors, in Center Street Cemetery, Wallingford, CT.

In lieu of flowers, the Van Marter family requests donations in honor of Bob be made via check to: VFW, Post 591, 23 Prince Street, Wallingford, CT 06492.