Robert Simonsen, 62, of Tilton, NH died December 2, 2007 at the Franklin Regional Hospital in Franklin. He was born on August 16, 1945 in Hackensack, NJ the son of the late Edgar Hans and Irene Josephine (Ehrmanntraut) Simonsen. He worked as an electrician for various companies and himself throughout his career. He loved nature and enjoyed fishing. He is survived by his son David Simonsen of Maine; daughter, Chrysalis Wild of Maine, several grandchildren and his sister, Therese Simonsen of North Carolina. He was predeceased by his brother, William Simonsen who died in 1994. The family is planning a memorial service for a later date.