Robert M. "Mike" Barnhart, 70, of Lititz, with his family by his side, died Tuesday, December 30, 2014, at Heart of Lancaster Regional Medical Center. Mike was born in Lancaster to the late John and Helen Wagner Barnhart. He shared 44 years of marriage with his wife Gail B. Strauss Barnhart. Mike dearly loved his wife, children and grandchildren.

A graduate of J. P. McCaskey High School, Mike served as a Staff Sergeant in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War. He earned his Bachelor's degree from Millersville University. A longtime Lititz business owner, Mike operated R.M. Barnhart's Appliance and Electronics. Later in life, he earned his Master's degree from Penn State and taught Electronics at Lancaster Vo-Tech for over thirty years.

Mike was known for his sense of humor, keen intellect and creative gourmet meals. He loved to spend time down at the Chesapeake Bay with his wife and grandchildren. In his youth, he enjoyed racing pigeons and hunting and fishing with his brothers. Raising, training and showing dogs was a source of achievement and pride.

In addition to his wife Gail, Mike is survived by four children: Peter J. Barnhart, husband of Caroline (Thomas) of Neffsville, Christopher M. Barnhart, husband of Bonnie S. (Adams) of Rothsville, Kerry Ann Barnhart Dorwart, wife of Bob of Manheim and Scott R. Barnhart, husband of Heather (Dorwart) of Lititz. Mike and Gail have eight wonderful grandchildren Danielle, Kole, Isaac, Maisie, Raygan, Paytan, Cooper, and Sage. Mike was preceded in death by his two brothers and two sisters.

Mike's family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 pm on Saturday, January 10, 2015, with his celebration of life and Full Military Honors to follow at 2:00 pm at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543. Interment is private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Humane League of Lancaster, 2195 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA 17602 or to Pennsylvania Wonded Warriors, Inc., 1117 Country Club Rd., Camp Hill, PA 17011.