Robert D. Hamsher, 87, of Chambersburg, passed away the morning of Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at the Mercy House of Chambersburg.
He was born on July 9, 1939 in Chambersburg, the son of the late John H. and Mary H. Douglas Hamsher. He married Patricia A. Koons on June 20, 1959.
Robert was a 1957 graduate of Chambersburg High School and earned his Bachelor’s degree in business from Shippensburg University. He retired from Letterkenny Army Depot as a safety officer.
Robert was a United States Navy Veteran and retired with over 30 years of service with the United States Navy Reserves as a Chief Petty Officer. He was a member of the Orrstown Lodge #262 Free & Accepted Masons, Tall Cedars of Lebanon, and Valley Forest #145. Robert was an avid hunter throughout his life.
In addition to his wife of 67 years, Patricia A. Hamsher of Chambersburg, he is survived by three daughters, Kimberly S. (Jim) Baker of NC, LisaRae (Wade) Glessner of Mount Joy, PA, and Stacy L. (Christopher) Ott of Chambersburg, PA; five grandchildren, Meghan Starliper, Bradley (Svetlana) Baker, Nathan (Trisha) Glessner, Parker Ott, and Madison Ott; five great-grandchildren; and one sister, Joann Holtry of Newville, PA.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a great-grandson, Blaine Michael Glessner.
A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 11 a.m. at Roxbury United Methodist Church, 11042 Roxbury Rd., Roxbury, PA 17251. Pastor William Kauffman and Pastor Peter Beddia will officiate.
Burial will follow at Norland Cemetery with military honors conducted by The Minutemen of the American Legion Post #223.
A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Mercy House of Chambersburg, 730 Norland Ave., Chambersburg, PA 17201.
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Arrangements are entrusted to Fogelsanger-Bricker Funeral Home.
