Robert P. Arment, Sr. age 71, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at the VA Medical Center. He was born in Oil City, on June 1, 1945, the son of the late Albert M. and Patricia A. Fasenmyer Arment.

Bob served active duty in the United States Navy and later served in the United States Army Reserve. He worked as a letter carrier for the United States Postal Service for 30 years. Bob was a member of the American Philatelic Society. He enjoyed bowling, traveling and anything involving history. Bob loved spending time with his family.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his step-mother, Loretta; and his brother David M. Arment.

Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Linda Arment; his son Robert P. Arment Jr., and his wife Heather, of Pittsburgh; his grandchildren, Madeline and Ezra Arment; his three brothers, Albert, James, and Kevin Arment, all of Erie; and his sisters, Pamela Machain and Terri Arment of California; and many nieces and nephews.

Friends may call at the Russell C. Schmidt & Son Funeral Home, Inc. 5000 Wattsburg Rd. Erie, PA, 16504, on Saturday, from 11:00 am. until 2:00 p.m.

The family strongly wishes in lieu of flowers that memorial contributions may be made to Veterans Miracle Center Erie, 1573 West 39th Street, Erie, PA 16509.