Harold Peter Rothmyer

October 28, 1942 - March 4, 2021

Harold Peter “Pete” Rothmyer, 78, of Galway, passed away on Thursday March 4, 2021 at Saratoga Hospital. He was born in Schenectady on October 28, 1942 a son of Harold E. and Jane Northey Rothmyer, Jr. and was a 1960 graduate of Scotia-Glenville High School. Pete attended Hope College in Holland, MI before enlisting in the US Navy. He served aboard the USS Forrestal and was discharged in 1967. Mr. Rothmyer was employed at General Electric Co. in Schenectady for thirty-four years, retiring in 2002. He enjoyed fishing and bowling but most of all, he loved spending time with family and friends. Pete loved animals, especially the family pets. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Paul. Survivors include his wife, Anne Christensen Rothmyer, whom he married on August 24, 1968; a daughter, Audra (Mark) Reed of Galway; two sisters, Patricia Wicks of Scotia and Heidi (Ed) Sickler of Galway; three grandchildren, Savannah, Dylan, and Shayna Reed; a great-grandchild; and three nieces. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday from 10 am – noon at the Robert M. Halgas Funeral Home, Inc. 111 County Highway 106 (Corner of Route 29 & Black Street), Johnstown. Burial will be at the Gerald B. H. Solomon-Saratoga National Cemetery at 1:30pm. In accordance with current health guidelines, facial coverings and social distancing are required. Memorial contributions may be made to the Brennan Memorial Humane Society, in care of the funeral home.