Robert D. “Bob” Park, affectionately known as “Bob Bob” to his granddaughters, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2026, at the age of 83. Bob was born in Altoona, PA on January 1, 1943, to Robert C. Park and Ruth E. (Barefoot) Park. He was a longtime resident of Camp Hill, Pennsylvania.
Bob was a graduate of Altoona High School and Pennsylvania State University, where he developed the knowledge and skills that would become the foundation of a long and meaningful career in education. He retired as a teacher from Franklin County Career and Technology Center, where he taught Mechanical and Architectural Drafting and AutoCAD. Bob took great pride in teaching and in helping his students develop skills that would serve them throughout their lives.
Bob was deeply involved in his community and in organizations that were important to him. He was a member of Hiram Lodge No. 616 and the Scottish Rite in Altoona, and later became a member of Eureka-West Shore Lodge No. 302 F&AM in Mechanicsburg and the Zembo Shrine, Harrisburg. He was also a former member of the Camp Hill Lions Club. Bob was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Camp Hill, where he found fellowship and faith within his church family.
Above all else, Bob was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He shared 61 years of marriage with his wife, Barbara A. (Shrum) Park. Together, they built a life filled with family, memories, love, and countless moments that will be cherished forever.
Bob is survived by his wife, Barbara; his daughter, Rachel Park Beck; son-in-law, Michael Beck; and his two beloved granddaughters, Payton and Jordyn. A sister, Nancy Hitchings of Altoona, PA
To Payton and Jordyn, he was their “Bob Bob.” He loved his girls unconditionally and cherished every moment he had with them. The memories they made together, the love he gave so freely, and the special place he held in their lives will live on in their hearts forever.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Robert C. Park and Ruth E. (Barefoot) Park.
Those who knew Bob will remember him for his dedication to his family, his commitment to teaching, his service to his community, and the love and kindness he shared with those around him. His absence leaves an immeasurable void, but his legacy lives on through his family and all those fortunate enough to have known him.
Receiving of friends and family will be held Friday, September 4, 2026, beginning at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Camp Hill. A Masonic Funeral Rite will be held followed by a Funeral Liturgy with the Eucharist at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in the Columbarium at Trinity Lutheran Church.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Sullivan Funeral Home, Enola, PA.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, Camp Hill.
The Sullivan Funeral Home is honored to serve the Park family.
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