Robert M. Compton

Robert M. Compton, Sr., 69, of Quakertown, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, January 18, 2025, surrounded by his family. 

Born on December 20, 1955, he was a son of the late George William and Lois Anna (Gring) Compton. 

A graduate of Neshaminy High School and Bucks County Technical School Class of 1973. Robert went on to enter the workforce as a Civil Engineer until becoming a maintenance mechanic, where he enjoyed his last 25 years of employment with Coca-Cola. 

In his youth Robert was a volunteer first responder with Bucks County Rescue Squad, serving as one of the first paramedics in Bucks County and a Dive Rescue Specialist with Bristol Fire Company. In his later years he was member of the Masonic Temple #720 in Allentown, as well as the Scottish Rite of the Lehigh Valley. 

Outside of work, Robert found joy in much of life. He was a sports enthusiast who loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing, as well as baseball and football (faithful to the Eagles and Phillies). Robert coached Midget Football, Little League Baseball, and Connie Mack for several years. Other interests included attending food festivals, working on his flower gardens for Spring, and taking morning walks at the Richlandtown Dog Park where friends dubbed him the “Mayor” for his love of interacting with pets and other owners. Above all else Robert enjoyed traveling with his wife, Mary, as well as spending time with his children and grandchildren. 

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a son: Joseph William Compton who passed away on August 26, 1983, and a granddaughter: Autumn Renee Compton, who passed away on July 10, 2019. 

Robert will be lovingly remembered by his wife: Mary (Soles) Compton, with whom he celebrated forty-five years of marriage on October 13, 2024; sons: Robert M. Compton, Jr. and his wife Jill; Mathew J. Compton and his wife Lynn: Daniel Compton: and stepdaughter Christine M. Hendricks; sister: Debra Fritsch: brother: Bill Compton and his wife Smita. He is also survived by fourteen grandchildren: Luke Crowell, Thomas Hendricks, Kodi Hendricks, Grace Compton, Caitlin Compton, Alex Cardano, Madelyn Compton, Maura Compton, Melanie Compton, Charlotte Compton, Sheamus Compton, Teagan Compton, and Griffin Gerdes; as well as several brothers/sisters in-laws, nieces and nephews; and his beloved dog: Marley. 

A visitation will be held at the C.R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 821 West Broad Street, Quakertown, on Saturday, February 1, 2025, from 10:00am until the time of the service—in the funeral home—at 11:00am. 

In lieu of flowers, Robert’s family kindly requests that his love of nature be honored with the planting of a tree.