Roy James Santmyer

October 9, 1926 - November 6, 2021

Roy James Santmyer, age 95 of Middleburg, VA, entered eternal rest November 6, 2021. He was born on October 9, 1926, in Irwin, PA, son of the late Roy and Gertrude Santmyer. Roy was a proud veteran, having honorably served in the US Navy during WWII. He retired from the Government Printing Office after many successful and dedicated years as a monotype operator. Following his retirement, Roy and his wife Marge moved to Delaware, where he was an active member of the Elks Lodge 2540 and the Cape Henlopen Senior Center. He also volunteered into his late 80s at Beebe Hospital in Lewes. In 2018 Roy and Marge moved to Middleburg, VA, to be closer to family. Roy enjoyed traveling, dining out, and competitive card games. Above all, Roy cherished time spent with those he held most dear. He was a loving and devoted husband, and according to Marge, a gentle man and gentleman, and a beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Roy will be greatly missed by all those whose lives he generously touched. In addition to his wife, Roy is survived by his children: Sally Gammon, Tom Santmyer (Debbie), Kevin Santmyer (Sally), and Steve Santmyer (Margaret Ann); his grandchildren: Sarah, Bradley, Jennifer, Nicholas, Emily, Jonathan, and Haley; and seven great-grandchildren. A celebration of life will be held at a later time. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions in Roy’s memory to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 West Cork Street, #405, Winchester, VA 22601. Please sign the virtual guestbook located on the tribute page.