Robert G. Holzworth Jr.

Exeter – Robert G. Holzworth Jr., 84, of Exeter, a former longtime resident of Rye, died Thursday, May 15, 2014 at the Exeter Hospital with loving family at his side. He was born June 13, 1929, in Somerville, MA, a son of the late Robert G. and Leah Holzworth. Bob was foremost a family man, a devoted husband and a wonderful father. He held many jobs throughout his life and retired from UNH as a carpenter and locksmith. He was defined by his hobbies and will be lovingly remembered for his active think-outside-the-box mind, creativity, and boyish enthusiasm for new things. An avid hobbyist, he became totally immersed in each project. He was a perfectionist, a master craftsman and self-taught in many disciplines. He would always say that if you want to learn how to do something, there is a book in the library to teach you. Car and motorcycle racing, stunt riding motorcycles, sailing, boat building, muzzle loading rifles, model airplanes, photography, table tennis, playing Scrabble, fishing, kayaking and canoeing, high-mpg automobiles, Pacifism, and alternative energy were among his many interests. Bob could build or fix anything, fabricating parts from scraps, often first manufacturing his own tools for the job. He designed and hand-crafted Kentucky Long Rifles, Ferro-cement boats, a Russian-style wood furnace, radio control airplanes, pony cart and horse trailer for his daughters, to name a few. He excelled at each pursuit, becoming NH State Muzzle Loading Rifle Champion, an unequalled five times, with the trophy eventually retired to him. A proud veteran, Bob served his country honorably in the United States Army from 1948 to 1952. Bob was predeceased by his wife of almost 50 years, Mae L. (Murray) Holzworth and his son Earl W. Ingalls Jr. He is survived by his daughters, Lisa Dill and husband Charlton Dill of Lee and Kristen Holzworth and husband Gary Comeau of Exeter; his son Clyde Ingalls and wife Nancy of Pace, FL; his sister Janice Bouchard of Topsfield, MA and his seven grandchildren and four great ¬grandchildren. Family and friends may visit from 4 – 7 PM on Wednesday, May 21, 2014 in the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home-Crematory, 811 Lafayette Rd., Hampton. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Chronic Disease Fund, 6900 N. Dallas Parkway, Suite 200, Plano, TX 75024 www.cdfund.org.

Robert G. Holzworth Jr.

June 13, 1929 - May 15, 2014