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Robert Solt Obituary
Robert P. Solt, 63, of Palmerton, passed away on Saturday, April 25, in his home surrounded by his family and close friends.
He was a rigger for the former Bethlehem Steel Corporation for 30 years until retiring in 1999.
Born in Palmerton, he was a son of Kathryn (Lichtenwalter) Mills of Palmerton and the late Elon "Buppy" Solt.
He served as a sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps in Vietnam. He was extremely proud of his service and was equally proud to help recognize fellow veterans by rendering military funeral honors for them as part of the Palmerton United Veterans Organization. He was also active in the American Legion.
Solt worked particularly hard to help accomplish the Palmerton Veterans' Memorial.
Surviving in addition to his mother are his stepfather, Clair "Barney" Mills of Palmerton; two daughters, Angela, wife of Eric Stroup, and Stacey Beblavy, both of Palmerton; three grandchildren, Trevor, Nathan and Alex; a sister, Theresa Semmel of Palmerton; four brothers, Joseph, and his wife Deborah, Dean, and his wife, Wanda, and Elon "Chip," and his wife, Shari, all of Palmerton, and Michael, and his wife, Connie, of Lehighton; and several nieces and nephews.
Service: Graveside memorial service 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 2, Jerusalem Lutheran Cemetery, 500 Church Dr., Palmerton (Trachsville). Call 9-11 a.m. Saturday, T.K. Thomas Funeral Home, 145 Delaware Ave., Palmerton. Contributions in his name may be made to the Palmerton UVO, P.O. Box 84, Palmerton, PA 18071.
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Nancy Rios
April 22, 2025
We think of you all the time . You were a great friend we love and miss you .
J Kale
May 5, 2015
Bobby, you lived your days by the code
of your beloved USMC, showing the highest
integrity and genuine thoughtfulness for
others. Your presence reminded us what's
most important in life. Fly high...
PETE 409-149 IVANITCH
May 4, 2015
always a proud marine , we were brothers in 2 of the best careers together . we had such great times in work and out of work.rest in peace
kathy serfass
May 1, 2015
I will always remember your great smile, the way you could make us laugh and the handsome, proud marine...rest in peace Bobby...God Bless the Solt family.
Ed 'the kid' Mailander
May 1, 2015
Prayers for strength and healing to all touched by Bob's passing. Bob, aka PigPen/Slick and I were brother Riggers at Bethlehem Steel. He was one of many that took me under their wing (I was a snotnosed 19 y.o.) and helped me grow into the man I am today (not sure if that's a good thing). Rest easy, proud Marine!!! I will miss you, my friend, but the great memories will comfort me.
April 30, 2015
To the Solt family,I have many many great memories of Bob when I was a teenager and also having many many great laughs with him..What a great guy you will be missed BOB...Jeffrey L.Minnich Sr.
Bonnie Kleinsmith Kraftician
April 30, 2015
My deepest sympathy to the family.
Lou Ann Algard
April 30, 2015
Prayer to the family!!!
Michelle Hoffman
April 30, 2015
Condolenses to all family and friends. I first met PigPen when I was a wee little girl when he was working with my Dad, Dennis Hoffman, at Bethlehem Steel. Over the years I remember him as happy, bright entertaining and always a good friend of and to my Dad. He will be very much missed by us and all who knew him.
Terry & Karen Heiney
April 30, 2015
Dean, Chip and the Solt family,Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your brother.
MISSY SIMMONS
April 29, 2015
I will miss you. You were such a great Friend. We had so many good times I will
never forget you. R.I.P. My Dear Friend.
Carl Moyer#409/51
April 29, 2015
I worked with "Pigpen" in the Riggers Dept. at the Bethlehem Steel.I have many good memories from there. He will be missed by many. Thoughts and prayers to his family. I'll see you in the afterlife, Pigpen.
Donna Kerschner
April 29, 2015
Bobby u will surely be missed by many it was my pleasure to work with u for a short time you n Scott were something else together and I'm sure he is already lost without you
maryann corcione
April 29, 2015
We will MLS
We will miss you boby
Bill Parry
April 29, 2015
Semper Fi, Brother. Rest In Peace.
JOHN WALTERS
April 28, 2015
REST IN PEACE BROTHER SEMPER FI MARINE
BettyAnne Vogel
April 28, 2015
My deepest condolences on your loss. A bright light has gone out in this world.
Ricardo & Nancy Rios
April 28, 2015
our deepest sympathy to your family. Bobby Solt you will be missed by so many. You are a great friend who always had.a larger the life personality and smile. We will miss you my friend may you rest in peace . Thoughts and prayers are with your family
JOHN Weiss
April 28, 2015
I worked with Bob in the Rigger Dept. at Bethlehem Steel. He was a great guy and Brother Rigger. We will all miss him. My sincere condolences to his family.
Cindy Smith Carey
April 28, 2015
Thank you for your service. Rest in Peace.
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