Milton, NH

Robert "Bob" D. Taatjes, age 86, of 51 Dawson Street Milton NH, died peacefully on April 12th, 2018 surrounded by family.

Born December 18, 1931 in Kingston, NH, the son of Louise (Mangini) and Gerhardt Taatjes.

A United States Navy Veteran who served during the Korean War. He was a member of the Milton American Legion Post 61 and VFW 8393, and a long and faithful member of the Community Church of Milton

Bob graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering. He worked at Eastern Air Devices in Dover, NH as Chief Electrical Engineer for 38 years. He re-established the family business, Milton Hardware alongside his wife, Norma, and children.

Survived by his wife of 62 years; Norma and their children: B. Scott Taatjes and wife Stacy, Cheryl Giguere and husband Tom, Karen Burrows and husband Steven, Donald Taatjes and wife Tanya, Michael Taatjes and wife Amy; Sixteen grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Also survived by one of six siblings, Elizabeth "Betty" and husband Harry Bodwell Jr. of Kensington, NH.

Calling hours will be held Wednesday, April 18th at Peaslee Funeral Home, 24 Central Street, Farmington NH from 5 to 7 pm. All are welcome to attend A Celebration of Life to be held on Thursday, April 19th at the Community Church of Milton, 7 Steeple Street, Milton, NH at 1pm  followed by a reception. In lieu of flowers, the family would like you to consider donations to the Community Church of Milton, PO Box 457 Milton NH or American Legion Post 61, PO Box 804 Milton NH. To express condolences, please visit: www.peasleefuneralhome.com