Robert D Rosvold

Robert David Rosvold, 91, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 4, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Ruth MacDonald Rosvold, his son Dr. David N Rosvold (Elizabeth) and daughter Kathy Rosvold Beasley (William). Bob has four grandchildren Mark L. Rosvold (Rachel), Benjamin W. Beasley, Melissa Rosvold Slappey (Jeremy), and Anne Beasley Katz (Landon). In addition, he has 2 great granddaughters, Alina Elizabeth Rosvold and Elliot Ruth Slappey. Robert was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Sigurd and Margaret Rosvold. After attending Frankfurt High School Bob attended The Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science. He was elected into Rho Chi Honorary Society and graduated with honors in 1952. From 1953 to 1956 he served in the US Army obtaining the rank of 1st Lieutenant in the Medical Service Corps. After his discharge from the Army, Bob was a pharmacist at OL Koenig Pharmacy in Glenside PA and Towne Pharmacy in Levittown PA. On June 1,1963 he opened Rosvold Pharmacy in Cinnaminson NJ where he served the local community for 32 years. In 1965 he discontinued the sale of cigarettes and tobacco products in the pharmacy. He also served the community as a certified speaker for Drug Abuse in NJ. In 1975 he became a clinical instructor for his Alma Mater, Temple University College of Pharmacy and Rutgers College of Pharmacy by providing a community pharmacy experience for numerous pharmacy students. On July 27, 1995 he retired and sold the pharmacy to Thomas E Stehr who has carried on Bob’s wonderful service. Bob was an active member in the Burlington County Pharmaceutical Association and served as a Trustee and the President of his chapter from 1968 to 1977. He was also a member of the Delaware Valley American College of Apothecaries’ and served as their Regional Director from 1989 to 1995. Robert was an active member of First United Methodist Church in Moorestown from 1962 until present. He sang in the church choir for more than 50 years and served on several committees at the church. Bob was active in the community and was an integral part of Triboro Rotary Club and served as their president in 1983-1984. He also was a member of the Boy Scout Troop 70 Council. Bob was a lifelong Phillies fan and enjoyed their recent run into the World Series. His love of baseball was also seen in the sponsorship of Little League Baseball teams in the Triboro Area. Bob has lived a long and rewarding life serving others. He will be truly missed by his family, friends and community. A Visitation will be held on Thursday , Dec. 8th from 10- 11 am followed by a memorial service at the First United Methodist Church, 446 Camden Ave. Moorestown, NJ In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to be made to the First United Methodist Church in Moorestown NJ, the American Diabetes Association, or a charity of your choice