Robert Karl Biggart

Robert Karl Biggart, 82, formerly of Crownsville, Maryland and most recently of Georgetown, Delaware, passed away on December 7, 2025. Born on September 19, 1943, in Warren, Ohio, he was raised in Transfer, Pennsylvania, and graduated from Reynolds Joint High School in 1961, where he was active in football, track, and numerous clubs. Rob earned a degree in Electrical Engineering from Carnegie Tech (now Carnegie Mellon University) in 1965, and was a proud member of Delta Upsilon Fraternity, continuing his love of athletics through football and track. He went on to receive advanced degrees in Mental Health Counseling from Antioch College and Engineering Administration from George Washington University. Rob began his career as a counselor at Grassroots Crisis Intervention in Columbia, Maryland, where he met the love of his life, Rosemary. He devoted 41 years of service to Baltimore Gas & Electric, retiring in 2012 as a Senior Engineer in Systems Planning. In 2019, he relocated to Delaware and became a member of Bethany Beach Christian Church (DOC). Rob is survived by his wife of 47 years, Rosemary; his six children; and many beloved grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. He will be remembered as a selfless, generous, and joyful husband, father, and community member whose kindness touched everyone who knew him. A celebration of life will be held at Bethany Beach Christian Church on Tuesday, Dec 16th at 12:00 PM after an 11:00 AM visitation hour. The service will be livestreamed on BBCC's youtube channel. A gathering with light refreshments will follow in the church tabernacle. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation in memory of Rob to your favorite charity. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com