William Robert Baldt

William Robert Baldt, 84, of Chestertown, MD, formerly from Wilmington DE, Santa Fe, NM, and Charlottesville, VA, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2020, of natural causes. Bill deeply cared for people and made a distinct impression on everyone with whom he encountered. He was genuinely interested in both the mundane and the monumental events in other’s lives. His ability to make real connections with everyone he encountered was remarkable. Always generous with both gifts and his time, he was most proud of his three children. He loved horse racing, tending to his gardens, his standard poodles, and keeping up with all things Republican on Fox News. He was a proud brother of Kappa Alpha Fraternity. Always a snappy dresser, he had an exquisitely keen eye for details. Bill and his wife Shelia traveled the world making new friends and delving into the cultures of the countries they visited. He was a devoted Roman Catholic and enjoyed attending weekly mass with his wonderful friend Tom Martin in Chestertown, MD. Born in Upper Darby, PA, he and his family moved to Delaware shortly thereafter. He was a graduate of PS duPont High School and got his Bachelor of Art degree in History and a Masters in Counseling Education from the University of Delaware. He was preceded in death by his wife Shelia Cunningham Baldt in 2015 and his sister, Jane in 2019. He is survived by his three children, Morganne Ashlie (Kimberly Baldt) of Crozet VA, S. Erin Baldt of Warwick RI, and Christopher and his wife Jan of Millsboro, DE; his brother Leonard and his wife Beverly; and a neice and nephew and grandnephew in Delaware. His professional career started at the University of Delaware where he was an admissions officer. From there he went on to Brandywine College and then on to Goldey-Beacom College where he was president for 19 years. Goldey Beacom awarded him an honorary Doctorate in Education. A respected member of his community, he served on numerous boards throughout his career. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests making a donation in his memory to Sonshine Equine Horesmanship and Therapeutic Riding Center, 31688 Yeshua Lane, Millsboro, DE. 19966 Services at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Chestertown, MD, will be announced at a later date. Burial will be at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Patersburg, VA.

William Robert Baldt

October 16, 1935 - May 6, 2020