Robert M. Diltz

Hampton – Robert M. Diltz, 91, of Hampton, formerly of Hampton Falls, passed away June 10, 2013 at Langdon Place of Exeter. He was born May 9, 1922, in Franklinville, NY, a son of the late Fred and Flora B. (Oyer) Diltz. He graduated from Ten Broeck Academy in Franklinville and received his bachelor’s degree from Boston College. He was a veteran of WWII, serving as a sub-mariner and was in the special forces of the US Navy. In his earlier years he started a career in sales selling insurance. He later became an automobile sales representative and went on to purchase a Ford dealership franchise. He owned and operated Diltz Ford Sales in Salem, NH from 1955-1974. During his tenure as a dealership owner, he also loved racing. He raced Maserati’s and Lamborghini’s for Molson Canadian, out of Quebec, Canada. Exotic cars became a must have at that point, owning and driving most every kind of automobile in that category. His hobbies also included boating, golfing, and riding his tractor around the yard. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and teaching them the importance of hard work and the value of enjoying life as well. In 1975, Bob then decided it was time to move on to the hospitality business, purchasing a hotel in Campton, known as The King’s Court Inn. Later, in 1979, he purchased The Mountain View House, now known as The Mountain View Grand, in Whitefield. He owned and operated both hotels, Mt. View until 1985 and King’s Court until 1989. He continued in the hospitality industry as a consultant and as a director of the NH Hospitality Association. Bob was one of the original charter members of the Derry-Salem Elks Lodge #2226. He was initiated into the lodge on May 24, 1961 and on December 4, 1991 he was awarded life membership. He was also a lifetime member of The Silent Service (Submarine) since WWII, VFW Post 661 of Portland, Ore.; a national member of the American Legion; and a member of the Historical Foundation of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. He was the beloved husband of Ann (Lucas) Diltz for 34 years. In addition to his wife, he is survived by the following children who loved him dearly, Rev. Jon E. Ryan and his wife Lisa, of New Knoxville, Ohio, Christopher R. Ryan, of Phoenix, Ariz., Thomas R. Ryan, of Milwaukee, Wisc., JanEllen Ryan, of Epping, Mary B. Voltz, of Lee and Joanne Rivard, of Greenfield, Mass. He was a loving Pepere to 14 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren and also leaves two cousins, Shirley Sullivan and Dorothy Morrison, both of NY State, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his daughter, Kim M. Cowan, his son, Jonathan Diltz, and his brother, Kenneth Diltz. Visiting hours will be from 5-9 P.M. Friday, June 21, 2013, at the Remick & Gendron Funeral-Crematory 811 Lafayette Rd. Hampton, NH. Services will be held at 11 A.M. Saturday, June 22, 2013 in the funeral home. Burial will follow in the West View Cemetery, Hampton Falls. The family requests that flowers please be omitted. If desired, donations may be made to the Robert M. Diltz Scholarship Trust, P.O. Box 284 Hampton Falls, NH 03844.

Robert M. Diltz

May 9, 1922 - June 10, 2013