Birth date: Feb 12, 1946 Death date: Jan 14, 2026
Robert F. Egbert, age 79, of Milton, Delaware, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Beebe Healthcare in Lewes, Delaware, following a long battle with congestive heart failure. Robert was born on February 12, 1946, in Wa Read Obituary
I loved my brother with all my heart and always will. Carolyn Egbert Bale. No one can ever take that LOVE from my heart. Carolyn Egbert Bale
Uncle Bob was a kind and patient man. He welcomed me and my 2 boys when we visited a few summers with my parents. We had so much fun. Bob helped my boys fish, let us borrow the bikes, spotted Eagles, and made a great breakfast. He loved his family so much and talked often about his grandkids!
May he rest in peace and his body be restored in Heaven.
I will miss calling you Egghead.
Thanks for being a good Poppy to the kids, for stepping up as my Stepdad and for loving my Mom.
I am truly sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.
Justin and I spent the whole summer of 2019 with Bob and Linda, a summer I have always cherished. So many wonderful dinners, golf outings, adventures, time spent together talking. The love and pride Bob had for his son shone in his eyes, and I am so thankful to call him my dad-in-law. We, Justin especially, love you so much. You will be greatly missed. Thank you for shaping Justin into the wonderful man he is.
They say that "luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity," but in my case, luck was simply knowing Bob.
In the mid-70s, I was at a crossroads, watching my men’s clothing store struggle and wondering what came next. It was Bob, alongside my brother, who saw something in me that I hadn’t yet seen in myself. They convinced me to give car sales a shot at Herb Gordon Nissan. That one nudge from Bob didn't just give me a new job; it changed the entire trajectory of my life.
Bob was my sales manager then, but he quickly became so much more. Because of the foundation we built and the mentorship he provided, a "temporary" career change turned into a 36-year legacy where I eventually ran the dealership. I owe the professional life I retired from to Bob’s initial belief in me.
Beyond the Showroom Floor
Our friendship was forged in the trenches of the car business, but it was solidified on the golf course and the casino floor. We were a consistent team—mostly in our shared ability to lose. Whether we were commiserating over a "shanking" day on the links with a few cold brews or testing our "prowess" in Atlantic City, the result was usually the same: we rarely won, but we always had the best time losing.
From the stands of the Capital Center to the cheers at RFK Stadium, Bob was the person I wanted to share those moments with. He was a constant presence in the best years of my life.
The Final Chapter
Life has a way of pulling people in different directions, and for a time, we lost touch. But I feel incredibly fortunate that the road led us both to retirement in Delaware. Being able to renew our friendship, pick up our clubs again, and laugh about the same old things was a gift I’ll always cherish.
Bob was a mentor, a partner in crime, and a brother. He was the man who pointed me toward my future, and I am so grateful I got to walk so much of that path with him by my side.
Rest easy, Bob. I’ll keep practicing the swing, but I’ll save the cold ones for when I see you again.
Not long after we started dating Bob said he was going to the Bonaire Island to scuba dive and asked if I wanted to come along. Of course I said yes! That was the start of many adventures. He opened up a new world for me.
Not long after we started dating Bob said he was going to the Bonaire Island to scuba dive and asked if I wanted to come along. Of course I said yes! That was the start of many adventures. He opened up a new world for me.
My father and I have alot of great memories we share. One of my favorites was when he taught me how to scuba dive. He opened a whole new world to me. I could barely keep my regulator in my mouth because of the smile on my face. I was barely 12 he had to hold my hand to keep me swimming. We shared a great love for the islands and the sea. He is greatly missed. I love you dad!
Bob was 1 of the three stooges playing golf together for many years. We had lots of great days together. It was fun when Linda joined in with us. Lots of laughs. Y will be missed Buddy. RIP
