Robert F. Ehrsam, age 85, of Ocala, Florida, formerly of Stratford, passed away on March 25, 2015 in Florida. Robert, a retired chemist for U.S. Chrome was born in Bridgeport to the late George and Frances (Cortade) Ehrsam and had been a life long area resident, before moving to Florida. He graduated Stratford High School at the age of sixteen and earned a degree in chemistry from the University of Connecticut. Robert had worked for Manning-Maxwell and Moore, Superior Plating and U.S. Chrome. He is survived by his sister-in-law, Carol Ehrsam, niece, Carol Ann Ehrsam, and nephew, Mark Ehrsam all of Virginia, and several cousins. In addition to his parents, Robert was pre-deceased by his brother George. Funeral services will take place on Monday, April 13th at 12:30 pm in the Adzima Funeral Home 50 Paradise Green Place Stratford. Interment will be in Park Cemetery, Bridgeport. Friends may call on Monday from 11-12:30.In lieu of flowers those desiring may make a donation in Robert's memory to a charity of choice.