Robert H. Hallsted, religious man, dog lover
Robert H. Hallsted, 77, of Millsboro, formerly of Middletown, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family Thursday, May 4, 2023.
Bob was born Jan. 31, 1946, in Wilmington, son of the late Robert H. Hallsted Sr. and the late Alice (Brown) Hallsted. He graduated from Claymont High School Class of 1964 and the University of Delaware Class of 1968. After graduating from college, Bob proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Following his discharge, he attended Rutgers Law School and completed his juris doctor degree.
Bob was a practicing attorney in the Wilmington area. After practicing law, he began working at Lowe’s and retired from the Middletown location, where he enjoyed interacting with customers. Bob will be remembered as a very religious man and a voracious reader of religious books and mystery novels. He enjoyed learning the background of all religions and seeing the differing views. Robert also enjoyed watching British murder mysteries and loved animals, especially his Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. He had a passion for photography as well.
He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Denise (Lathbury) Hallsted; a son, Matthew Hallsted and his wife Heather of Torrance, Calif.; a stepson, Charles Lathbury and his companion Karen Thompson of Ocean City, Md.; a brother, Steve Hallsted and his wife Elaine of Millsboro; a sister, Nancy Mitchell and her husband Robert of Elkton, Md.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A viewing will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, May 10, at the Long Neck Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, 32013 Long Neck Road, Millsboro. A service with military honors will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, May 11, at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 26669 Patriots Way, Millsboro.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions in Bob’s name to Cavalier Rescue USA, c/o Carolyn Stigler, 6400 N. Paseo Tamayo, Tucson, AZ 85750, cavalierrescueusa.org.
Online condolences may be sent by visiting melsonfuneralservices.com.
