Robert H. Hallsted

Robert H. Hallsted, age 77, of Millsboro, DE formerly of Middletown, DE passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, May 4, 2023.
Bob was born in Wilmington, DE on January 31, 1946 son of the late Robert H. Hallsted, Sr. and the late Alice (Brown) Hallsted. He graduated from Claymont High School Class of 1964 and the University of Delaware Class of 1968. After graduating from college, Bob proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Following his discharge, he attended Rutgers Law School and completed his Juris Doctor Degree.
Bob was a practicing attorney in the Wilmington area. After practicing law, he began working at Lowes and retired from the Middletown, DE location where he enjoyed interacting with customers. Bob will be remembered as a very religious man and a voracious reader of religious books and mystery novels. He enjoyed learning the background of all religions and seeing the differing views. Robert also enjoyed watching British Murder Mysteries and loved animals especially his Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. He had a passion for photography as well.
He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Denise (Lathbury) Hallsted; a son, Matthew Hallsted and his wife, Heather of Torrance, CA; a stepson, Charles Lathbury and his companion, Karen Thompson of Ocean City, MD a brother, Steve Hallsted and his wife, Elaine of Millsboro, DE; a sister, Nancy Mitchell and her husband, Robert of Elkton, MD and numerous nieces and nephews.
A viewing will be held from 6-8 PM on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at the Long Neck Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, 32013 Long Neck Rd., Millsboro, DE. A service with military honors will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, May 11, 2023 at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 26669 Patriots Way, Millsboro, DE 19966.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions in Bob's name to the Cavalier Rescue USA, in care of Carolyn Stigler, 6400 N. Paseo Tamayo, Tucson, AZ 85750 or by visiting www.cavalierrescueusa.org