Robert William Danser

Robert W. Danser, grandson, Son, Cousin, Brother, Friend, Husband, Father, Uncle, Grandpop….a good man has died. Robert Danser, age 66, passed away peacefully with loved ones at his side on Sunday, March 6, 2016 at The University of Pennsylvania Hospital. Bob had never left the hospital after his open heart surgery on November 4, 2016. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Marsha Spencer Danser, his favorite son, Rob, and dear daughter-in-law, Cecil. Bob is also survived by his loving sister, Judy Schetler, and her fiancé, Elwood Hancock; his sister-in-law, Kathryn Page; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Warren and Grace Spencer; and Uncle Jim and Aunt Doris. Nicknamed “UBob” by nieces and nephews, Bob is survived by Melanie and Ben, Carolyn and Frank, April and Amy, Ashleigh and Joe, and Spencer. Bob’s four grandchildren were his pride and joy (Leanna, Drew, Cyrrus and Celine). In addition he is survived by several great nieces and nephews, a newborn and one due in May. Bob was predeceased by his mother, Marion Bradley and her husband, Jerry, and his father, Robert Danser. Born in Woodbury, NJ on July 12, 1949, almost always self-employed, Bob owned and operated Danser Flagpole Service for many years. Later he decided to turn a hobby into a business establishing Target Video, a video production company. Bob was a faithful member of the Broad Street United Methodist Church. He sang in the Sanctuary Choir and oversaw the sound system in the sanctuary. Bob and Marsha shared a love of music and along with twelve close friends and family members, sang in a Christian Gospel group called, “One Kindred Spirit”. Bob battled heart disease for many, many years. The family would like to acknowledge his doctors and the staff at Lankenau Hospital (especially Dr. James Burke and Dr. Steven Domsky) for the excellent care he received there. The family also deeply thanks the Heart and Vascular Center at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital (Dr. Joyce Wald, Dr. Atluri, Dr. Horak, Dr. Rame, Dr. Weiss, Dr. Birati, Dr. Siddiqi and so many others). Members of the Founders 5 ICU staff and Founders 8 CCU staff at HUP will never be forgotten, along with the Palliative Care and the Social Work teams. All lovingly cared for Bob (and Marsha) from the time of his most recent surgery in November to the time of his unfortunate death. Bob and Marsha have a strong support group consisting of family, church family, friends and neighbors who have kept a prayer vigil going for many months. Such devotion was a tremendous comfort. A private family funeral service will be held at Perinchief Chapels in Mt. Holly, N.J. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service to celebrate and honor Bob’s life on Sunday, April 3, 2016 at 11:45 a.m. at the Broad Street United Methodist Church, 36 East Broad Street, Burlington, N.J. A light luncheon will follow the service. Parking is available on Stacy Street (turn right at the corners of High and Broad Streets in Burlington, pass the Broad Street church on the right---red brick church and make a left at the light---parking is on the left behind the store fronts and across from the Baptist Church on the corner). In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations to the Broad Street United Methodist Church in Bob’s memory.

Robert William Danser

July 12, 1949 - March 6, 2016