Robert G. Bischoff, cherished family

Robert G. Bischoff, 79, of Lewes, and formerly of Lacey Township, N.J., passed away Friday, Dec. 15, 2023.   

He was born in Passaic, N.J., to the late Martin H. and Margaret C. Kellerman Bischoff. He had a lifelong career in advertising sales. He was employed by Ocean County Observer in Toms River and Clear Channel in Delaware, which he retired from. Robert was a member of the Elks Lodge, Knights of Columbus, and the Democratic Club in Lacey Township, N.J., where he formerly served as a township committeeman and deputy mayor. He was a parishioner and usher at St. Pius X Catholic Church. 

Robert loved coaching his daughter’s soccer team, the Orange Crush, and her softball team. He also enjoyed watching westerns, as well as rooting for the New York Yankees and New York Giants. Most of all he loved spending time with his family.  

Robert is survived by his wife of 45 years, Margaret “Peg” Bischoff of Lewes; and one daughter, Dawn Bischoff of Lewes. He was also blessed with two grandchildren, Shane R. Bischoff and Skylar L. Bischoff; as well as the family’s loving German Shepherd, Jada; and four cats, Momma, Baby, Mystik and Buggie.

A funeral service will be held at noon, Thursday, Dec. 28, at Watson Funeral Home & Crematorium, 211 S. Washington St., Millsboro, where the viewing will be held from 11 a.m. to noon. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 32112 Vines Creek Road, Dagsboro.

Visit Robert’s Life Memorial webpage and sign his online guestbook at watsonfh.com.