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Where Heritage and Life are celebrated.

Robert Edward Shifflett

March 6, 1932- March 31, 2021

Robert Edward Shifflett, long time resident of Prince Frederick, Md, passed away on  

March 31, 2021, surrounded by his loved ones.  Robert was born on March 6, 1932, to Daniel Clark Shifflett and Annie Edith Shifflett (nee Morris) in Rockingham, VA.  He was one of 10 children.  His family moved to Maryland when Robert was 6 years old, following job opportunities in the lumber industry.  It was during the lumbering days that Robert met and married his greatest love, Betty Louise (Halterman) Shifflett.

 

Robert and Betty made Prince Frederick their home, ultimately purchasing land on Clay Hammond Road.  Together, they raised four children, Robert Lee Shifflett (Sharon) Dottie Lou (Shifflett) Moore, Roy Clark Shifflett (Theresa), and Charles Edward Shifflett (Laurie). He has 8 Grandchildren, Angelica, Jesse, Christopher (deceased), Amanda, Jennifer, Robert (Rob), Leonard Jr. (Junior), and Krystal.  He also has 14 great-grandchildren, and a devoted cat, Danielle.

 

Robert served in the Prince Frederick National Guard for 6 years, being Honorably Discharged on March 9, 1955, along with several of his brothers and friends. He then went to work in the construction industry, building homes in and around Annapolis with his mentor, Persey Taylor.  After 15 years or so, Robert decided to branch off on his own and form R. E. Shifflett Co, a family-owned and operated company, employing his 3 sons and his wife, Betty, as bookkeeper.  Robert led the family business for 40 years, initially building custom homes in the Calvert County area, then expanding the business in conjunction with Hammett Building Services to build both custom-residential and commercial buildings.

 

Robert is pre-deceased by his beloved wife, Betty, after nearly 65 years of marriage; his father and mother; his brothers Lee, William, Everett, and James; and, his sisters Louise, Virginia and Betty Lou.  Robert is survived by two sisters, Lorraine McKnew (Charles) and Mary Etta Halterman (Joseph).

 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Robert’s memory to:

Calvert Hospice (https://calverthospice.org/donate/)

and/or

The Johns Hopkins Hospital Kimmel Cancer Center –  Merkel Cell Carcinoma research (https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/kimmel_cancer_center/our_center/charitable_giving/in_lieu_of.html)

 

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Visitation

Monday, April 5, 2021
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

&

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Rausch Funeral Home-Port Republic

4405 Broomes Island Road
Port Republic, MD 20676

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Services

Tuesday, April 6, 2021
11:00 AM

Rausch Funeral Home-Port Republic

4405 Broomes Island Road
Port Republic, MD 20676

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Interment

Southern Memorial Gardens

10155 Ward Road
Dunkirk, MD 20754

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Contributions

Calvert Hospice

P.O. Box 838
Prince Frederick, MD 20678

410-535-0892

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Link:
https://calverthospice.org/

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    Robin Zirnhelt
    1 Apr 2021
    6:05pm

    Dottie, Laurie, and Jennifer:

    I am sorry to learn of of the passing of your father, father in-law, and grandfather. I hope the many wonderful memories of him will bring you and your family comfort during this difficult time. My deepest sympathy to the entire family.

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    Lothian
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      Dottie
      6 Apr 2021
      11:13pm

      Robin, thank you for your kind words and condolences. Dad is bigger than life and we will miss him but he is with Mom, which was his daily prayer to join her since she passed five years ago, that is a comfort for us.

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      Lothian
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      Maryland
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    Page Bowen
    1 Apr 2021
    10:18pm

    Roy and family so sorry to hear off the passing of your Dad gone but not forgotten. The Bowen family

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    Prince frederick
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    Rebecca Cornett
    2 Apr 2021
    10:26am

    Sorry for your loss. The Corbett family

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    Dale Wilkerson
    2 Apr 2021
    11:26am

    Dottie and Laurie,

    We am sorry to learn of of the passing of your father and father in-law. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Our deepest sympathy to the entire family.

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    Huntingtown
    State
    MD
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    Rita R Buckmaster
    2 Apr 2021
    1:09pm

    To the family of Robert E. Shifflett my love and prayers go to each of you. I know Cuz is now with Betty and is in a happy place, he will be missed by all, but think of all the fun times you had with him and your Mom and that will make you smile. Love, Rita

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    Prince Frederick
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    MD
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    Patrick Buehler
    2 Apr 2021
    5:19pm

    Condolences to the Shifflett family.

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    Saint Leonard
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    Becky Gray & Kathy Marshall
    4 Apr 2021
    12:08pm

    Eddie, Laurie & Family: You have our deepest sympathy for the loss of your Dad. He was a great guy and always had a smile for all that he met. I know he will be missed. Just remember he is in a better place. Try to remember the good memories and take comfort in them. You are in our hearts and prayers.
    Becky & Kathy

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    St. Leonard
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    MD
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    Susan Tucker
    4 Apr 2021
    5:58pm

    Bobby, Dottie, Roy and Eddie, my love and comfort are with you now and always. Robert and Betty have been with Stan and I through a lot of our journeys. We all enjoyed every trip we took or just being with each other. They stood up for us when we got married and stood by us through are life . We will hold on to our memories forever!

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    Dunkirk
    State
    Md
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    Margie Canter
    4 Apr 2021
    11:44pm

    Dottie and the Shifflett family, your dad was always a funny smiling guy. Such a life of any get together, he will surely be missed. You will always have great memories.

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    Lothian
    State
    Md
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      Dottie
      6 Apr 2021
      11:18pm

      Thank you for the kind words, Dad loved his family and friends and he knew how loved he was. He is with Mom now, and that brings us comfort. He has been waiting to join her, and his prayers are answered.

      save
      City
      Lothian
      State
      Maryland
      Reply
    Karl Neumann
    5 Apr 2021
    1:51pm

    Roy, Theresa and Family, We are sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. We know he was dearly loved by you all.
    Thinking of you and sending prayers,

    Karl, Lynn, Zach, Ben and Josh

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    Millersville
    State
    MD
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    Carl and Marlyn Sutton
    5 Apr 2021
    7:13pm

    Roy, Theresa and Family, You have our deepest sympathy for the loss of your Dad. He
    will be greatly missed by anyone who had met him. He was a kind and loving man.

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    Prince Frederick
    State
    MD
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    Vickie Cochrane
    9 Apr 2021
    3:25pm

    To the Shifflet family….I’m so sorry to hear about Mr.Shifflet…I first got to know him personally when talking with him in McDonalds… How would always talk about your mom and how much he missed her…I would just give him a hug…he was always a smiling happy guy …seeing him out with either one of his children I know gave him joy…he always took time to say hi to Billy and I …My heart was saddened when hearing this…But I know he’s happy being with his wife..My thoughts and prayers are with the ones left behind

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    Prince Frederick
    State
    Maryland
    Reply
    Marcia Monnett and Marijo Cosmas
    24 Apr 2021
    8:59pm

    Roy, Dottie, and families,

    We are so very sorry to know that you have lost your beloved father. Robert was a very special and lovely person. Peace be with you.

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    Huntingtown
    State
    MD
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Sort Comments

    Robin Zirnhelt
    1 Apr 2021
    6:05pm

    Dottie, Laurie, and Jennifer:

    I am sorry to learn of of the passing of your father, father in-law, and grandfather. I hope the many wonderful memories of him will bring you and your family comfort during this difficult time. My deepest sympathy to the entire family.

    save
    City
    Lothian
    State
    Maryland
    Reply
      Dottie
      6 Apr 2021
      11:13pm

      Robin, thank you for your kind words and condolences. Dad is bigger than life and we will miss him but he is with Mom, which was his daily prayer to join her since she passed five years ago, that is a comfort for us.

      save
      City
      Lothian
      State
      Maryland
      Reply
    Page Bowen
    1 Apr 2021
    10:18pm

    Roy and family so sorry to hear off the passing of your Dad gone but not forgotten. The Bowen family

    save
    City
    Prince frederick
    State
    Md.
    Reply
    Rebecca Cornett
    2 Apr 2021
    10:26am

    Sorry for your loss. The Corbett family

    save
    City
    Prnc Frederck
    State
    Maryland
    Reply
    Dale Wilkerson
    2 Apr 2021
    11:26am

    Dottie and Laurie,

    We am sorry to learn of of the passing of your father and father in-law. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Our deepest sympathy to the entire family.

    save
    City
    Huntingtown
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Rita R Buckmaster
    2 Apr 2021
    1:09pm

    To the family of Robert E. Shifflett my love and prayers go to each of you. I know Cuz is now with Betty and is in a happy place, he will be missed by all, but think of all the fun times you had with him and your Mom and that will make you smile. Love, Rita

    save
    City
    Prince Frederick
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Patrick Buehler
    2 Apr 2021
    5:19pm

    Condolences to the Shifflett family.

    save
    City
    Saint Leonard
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Becky Gray & Kathy Marshall
    4 Apr 2021
    12:08pm

    Eddie, Laurie & Family: You have our deepest sympathy for the loss of your Dad. He was a great guy and always had a smile for all that he met. I know he will be missed. Just remember he is in a better place. Try to remember the good memories and take comfort in them. You are in our hearts and prayers.
    Becky & Kathy

    save
    City
    St. Leonard
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Susan Tucker
    4 Apr 2021
    5:58pm

    Bobby, Dottie, Roy and Eddie, my love and comfort are with you now and always. Robert and Betty have been with Stan and I through a lot of our journeys. We all enjoyed every trip we took or just being with each other. They stood up for us when we got married and stood by us through are life . We will hold on to our memories forever!

    save
    City
    Dunkirk
    State
    Md
    Reply
    Margie Canter
    4 Apr 2021
    11:44pm

    Dottie and the Shifflett family, your dad was always a funny smiling guy. Such a life of any get together, he will surely be missed. You will always have great memories.

    save
    City
    Lothian
    State
    Md
    Reply
      Dottie
      6 Apr 2021
      11:18pm

      Thank you for the kind words, Dad loved his family and friends and he knew how loved he was. He is with Mom now, and that brings us comfort. He has been waiting to join her, and his prayers are answered.

      save
      City
      Lothian
      State
      Maryland
      Reply
    Karl Neumann
    5 Apr 2021
    1:51pm

    Roy, Theresa and Family, We are sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. We know he was dearly loved by you all.
    Thinking of you and sending prayers,

    Karl, Lynn, Zach, Ben and Josh

    save
    City
    Millersville
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Carl and Marlyn Sutton
    5 Apr 2021
    7:13pm

    Roy, Theresa and Family, You have our deepest sympathy for the loss of your Dad. He
    will be greatly missed by anyone who had met him. He was a kind and loving man.

    save
    City
    Prince Frederick
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Vickie Cochrane
    9 Apr 2021
    3:25pm

    To the Shifflet family….I’m so sorry to hear about Mr.Shifflet…I first got to know him personally when talking with him in McDonalds… How would always talk about your mom and how much he missed her…I would just give him a hug…he was always a smiling happy guy …seeing him out with either one of his children I know gave him joy…he always took time to say hi to Billy and I …My heart was saddened when hearing this…But I know he’s happy being with his wife..My thoughts and prayers are with the ones left behind

    save
    City
    Prince Frederick
    State
    Maryland
    Reply
    Marcia Monnett and Marijo Cosmas
    24 Apr 2021
    8:59pm

    Roy, Dottie, and families,

    We are so very sorry to know that you have lost your beloved father. Robert was a very special and lovely person. Peace be with you.

    save
    City
    Huntingtown
    State
    MD
    Reply

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