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Dr. Robert J. Everhart passed away in New Braunfels, Texas on Thursday, January 3, 2013 at the age of 91. He was born on June 11, 1921 in Erie, Pennsylvania. Robert Everhart's military service spanned over 38 years. From 1942 to 1949 he was a member of the Marine Corp Reserve serving on active duty in WWII from 1943 to 1946 as a platoon leader in the Fleet Marine Force. In 1950 he joined the United States Army Dental Corps retiring after over 30 years of service in 1980 as a Colonel. In 1980 he joined the faculty of the Dental School at the Health Science Center in San Antonio. This was an opportunity which he accepted with enthusiasm as teaching both in the service and in civilian life was his greatest interest. He was a member of the Prosthodontic Department of the school for over ten years "retiring" in 1991. However, he maintained a part time position on the faculty, actively teaching clinical dentistry until 2003. During his time at the dental school he was honored with awards and recognitions by the students with whom he had a particularly pleasant association. He was a graduate of Grove City College, Grove City, PA and the University of Pittsburgh School of Dentistry. He continued his interest in dental education becoming a diplomat of the American Board of Prosthodontics. He was a member of several prestigious dental societies becoming a Life Fellow of the American College of Prosthodontists, the American College of Dentists, and the American Board of Prosthodontics. He was a Charter Fellow of the American College of Prosthodontists and a member of Omicron Kappa Upsilon, an honorary dental society. While attending Grove City College he met Jacqueline Louise Hays which led to their marriage in 1947. During their more than 65 years of marriage they enjoyed the rewards and challenges of military tours moving after retirement from the military to Fair Oaks Ranch in 1981. He is survived by his wife Jacqueline L. Everhart, two children Betsy Ann Melton of Longview, TX and Robert J. Everhart, Jr. of Durham, NC, four grandchildren Jay Knol and Tara Knol of Longview, TX; Michael Everhart and Matthew Everhart of Chapel Hill, NC, and one great-grandchild Hunter Knol of Longview, TX. He was an active member of St. Mark Presbyterian Church of Boerne, Texas and a life-long avid fisherman and lover of dogs, especially Dandie Dinmont Terriors. Visitation will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, January 14, 2013 at St. Mark Presbyterian Church of Boerne with a funeral service at 9:00 a.m. A reception will follow immediately after service. Interment to follow in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery for a 12:30 p.m. graveside service with full military honors.

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Robert James Everhart

June 11, 1921 - January 3, 2013