Robert (Bob) A. Hanawalt, 79, of Emmaus, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023, at Paoli Hospital. He was the beloved husband of the late Gloria (Figliolia) Hanawalt.

Bob was born in Allentown on May 12, 1944, to William and Doris (Cook) Hanawalt. He graduated from William Allen High School in 1962 and the University of Pittsburgh in 1966. While in Pittsburgh, he met Gloria, the love of his life. They married 10 months after meeting, on April 1, 1967. After college, Bob worked for Firestone Tire and Rubber Company for 8 years mostly serving as a district manager in Ohio. In 1974, Bob and Gloria moved their family back to the Lehigh Valley and never left. There he joined his father as a Nationwide Insurance agent and ran Hanawalt's Insurance Agency from 1983 until retiring in 2007. He served ARC of Lehigh Valley for 15 years as a board member, treasurer, and president. He also served on the board of Via of the Lehigh Valley for 10 years. Both organizations were dear to his heart as they aided his daughter Kristi throughout the years. He coached youth baseball and Special Olympics basketball. Often described as a humble, genuine, and kind man, he loved to watch sports, play golf, and listen to rock and roll.

Bob was a true "family man" and considered his kids and grandkids to be his greatest accomplishment. He is survived by his sons Rob (Liz) and Scott (Jill); and his four grandchildren, Logan (17), Chase (17), Cassidy (14) and Max (14), who loved their grandfather with all their hearts.

A service will be held in Bob's honor on Thursday August 24th at 11AM at Schantz Funeral Home, 250 Main Street Emmaus Pa 18049. Visitation will be held in the funeral home from 9-11:00AM. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Via of the Lehigh Valley.

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Donations made in memory of Bob, Gloria or Kristi will go directly to The Kristi Hanawalt Life Skills Center.