November 29 2018: SEMMIG, Robert Crandall

Robert Crandall Semmig

Visitation services for Robert Crandall Semmig of Rockville, MD will be held on Saturday, December 1^st from 10 to 11 am, at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd., Silver Spring, MD, where funeral service will follow at 11 am. A private family burial will be in the Quaker Burial Ground in Galesville, MD. Robert passed Friday, November 23rd.  He was born January 31, 1945 in Washington, DC. He was a graduate of St. Anthony’s High School, Washington, DC.

Robert worked as an electrician for the Federal Government for 42 years, retiring from the Government Printing Office in 2007.  He taught motor controls coursework for IBEW local 26, Montgomery College and Prince Georges College.  He volunteered through the Career Education Program in Montgomery County Public Schools and at Thomas Edison High School supporting the Industrial Motor Controls Program for many years.

Robert was a member of the Wheaton Moose Lodge, the Retired Members IBEW local 26, Rossmoor Railroad Club and Parklawn Sailing Association.  He served in volunteer roles with Parents Without Partners and New Beginnings.

His hobby’s included collecting model trains, sailing, organizing, traveling abroad, and repairing everything from shoes to electronics.

He is survived by daughter, Christine (Tommy) Hamilton of Montross, VA and three sons, Jeffrey (Wan) Semmig of Oceanside, CA, Michael Semmig of Wesley Chapel, FL James (Kate) Semmig of Broadway, VA, and his partner, Mary Sue Rainey of Kensington, MD.  He is also survived by 8 grandchildren, Nathan Riel, Dustin Semmig, Nicholas Semmig, Chase Semmig, Jimmy Price, Billy Callas, Barbara Hamilton, Wade Hamilton and 2 great grandchildren, Cora Hamilton and Camden Price.

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