Robert J. Menhart
Apr 13, 2018His beloved wife of 66 years best friend and childhood sweetheart Joan Rita Menhart preceded him in passing just 20 days prior. Bob resided in Lexington for the past 14 years and previously lived in Mystic CT for 30 years and 16 years in Florissant MO. Born in Bridgeport CT he was the son of the late Bertram and Mary Menhart of Bridgeport CT. He is survived by son Joseph (Donna) Menhart of Hartford CT; son Michael (Karen) Menhart of Charlotte NC; daughter Susan (Kevin) Menhart - Clark of Stonington CT; son David (Jill) Menhart of Lexington SC; son Paul (Bitsy) Menhart of Richmond Hill Georgia; and daughter Nancy Menhart of Uncasville CT. Bob was predeceased by his first-born daughter Marianne his sister Irene Menhart Petreycik of Bridgeport CT and his nephew Donald Petreycik of Bridgeport CT. He was blessed with 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild: Theresa (Menhart) Truesdell Rachel Menhart Marie Menhart Ethan Menhart Andreea Menhart Lauren Clark Alison Menhart Jamie Menhart Michael Menhart Robert Johnson Jr. Brandon Johnson Brian Johnson Bradley Johnson and one great grandchild Aubrie Johnson. He is also survived by his brother-in-law Michael Petreycik of Bridgeport CT Niece Kathryn Scott of Ridgefield CT Niece Jane Petreycik of Bridgeport CT and Nephew Richard Petreycik of Bridgeport CT. Bob retired from General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton CT after 23 years of service as a marine draftsman and previously worked for many years at McDonnell Douglas in St. Louis MO. Above all else Bob was a devout Catholic raising his family according to traditional Catholic values. He was very active in the pro-life movement and was a vigilant defender of the unborn. He often prayed outside abortion mills (rain or shine) worked on many fund-raising campaigns to support women and children in difficult pregnancies and no one really knows how many babies' lives he saved. Bob was a Lay Carmelite of the Third Order of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and as a member he pledged devotion to the Blessed Vi... (Hartford Courant)
