Robert E. “Bob” Nolt, age 80, of Manheim, PA, went to his heavenly home on October 26 at 12:55 pm, in the care of hospice and his family. He was born on October 13, 1946 in Brecknock Township, PA. He was preceded in death by his parents Edwin and Elizabeth (Musser) Nolt and a sister, Janet Martin.

He married Anna Viola Miller, of Arcola, Illinois on June 21, 1969, and they celebrated 57 years of marriage. In addition to his wife, Bob is survived by three children: Dr. Brendon Nolt and his wife, Anita (Longenecker) Nolt, of Lewisburg, PA; DeVon Nolt and his partner, Deb Penham, of Kerhonkson, NY; and Glory (Nolt) Bahar and her husband, Toofan Bahar, of San Jose, CA; and five grandchildren: Justin, Darren, and Julia Nolt, and Soraya and Cyrus Bahar. He has three siblings who survive: Miriam Roberts, Ruth Ann Musser, and Wilmer Nolt.

Bob received a Bachelor of Science degree from Eastern Mennonite University in 1969, and a Master of Education degree from the University of Virginia in 1977.

While in his senior year of college, he was called to serve as the pastor of Staunton Mennonite Church, Staunton, VA. He served there as a bivocational pastor for thirteen years, along with teaching science at the local junior high school. Bob served as a pastor at Freeport Mennonite Church and Metamora Mennonite Church in Illinois, and as conference minister of South Central Mennonite Conference in Kansas. In 2007, he and Anna moved to Pennsylvania, where he served as interim pastor of four Mennonite congregations: Finland, Upper Milford, East Petersburg, and Goods. His pastoral work totaled more than fifty years. During retirement he worked as a substitute teacher in the Hempfield School District.

Bob was a man of integrity and one who loved the Lord. He was a life-long learner, and enjoyed time with his family and his grandchildren. He enjoyed reading, camping, and working in the vegetable garden.

Visitation will be held on Friday, November 20, 2026, from 4 to 6 PM at Groffdale Mennonite Church, 168 N. Groffdale Road, Leola, PA. The family will again receive friends at the church on Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 9:30 to 10:15 AM. A memorial service will be held at the church at 10:30 AM followed by a graveside service in the adjoining church cemetery. A meal will follow at the church and all are invited.

Memorial gifts may be designated for Global Disciples, 315 W. James St, Ste 202, Lancaster, PA 17603. To express a condolence with the family or for additional information, visit www.spencefuneralservices.com.