Robert E. “Bob” Golden Sr. 61, of Manheim, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, September 6, 2017. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Ada Shank Golden Finefrock. Bob was the loving husband of Sherry L. Fitzpatrick Golden and they observed their 42nd wedding anniversary in February of this year. For over 28 years Bob worked as a maintenance mechanic for the Wilbur Chocolate Company, Lititz. His passion was cars of all types; and he loved being able to work on them every chance he had.
Surviving in addition to his wife Sherry is a son Robert E. Golden Jr. of Carlisle, a daughter, Jennifer L. wife of Eric Ramirez of Elizabethtown, two grandchildren: Breanna L. Shrieves, Alexander L. Ramirez, a brother, Russell husband of Anne Shank of Elizabethtown, and two sisters: Della Sheetz of New Port Richey, Fl., and Crystal wife of Kevin May of Lancaster. Preceding him in death is a brother, Gary Golden.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Bob’s memorial service at the Buch Funeral Home, 21 Market Square, Manheim, on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at 2:00 PM. Friends may visit with the family at the funeral home on Tuesday afternoon from 1:30 PM until the time of the service.