ROBERT MARTIN "BOB" KIENKER

ROBERT KIENKER Obituary

KIENKER, ROBERT "BOB" MARTIN, 74, passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2010 of a massive brain hemorrhage. He had been very ill for over a year. Bob was born May 5, 1936 in Kansas City, Missouri but spent most of his childhood years living in Mexico City. He graduated from the University Of Pennsylvania School Of Architecture. Bob moved to Miami in 1971 where he resided until 1995. While living in Miami, he turned his architectural expertise to airport planning and later on became Chief of Planning for the Dade County Aviation Department. He was in charge of many major projects connected with the airport in the 10 years he was with the department. Later he went to work for HNTB and Parson Corporation and worked on the planning and design for airports throughout the world including Seoul, South Korea; Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Ronald Reagan International; Jacksonville International; Lisbon, Portugal; Athens, Greece; San Diego and many, many more. Bob truly loved airports and all of the planning that went into making an airport flow the way he thought was best for people. He moved to Jacksonville in the year 2000 where he has resided ever since. Bob loved golf and spent many vacations traveling from golf course to golf course throughout the country with his wife, but in sports, his true love was the Miami Dolphins. Through thick and thin he was a Dolphins fan. He leaves behind his wife of 26 years, Linda; daughter, Leigh; grandson, Hugh; stepson, William and beloved pet dog, Joey. His Grandson Hugh, who lives in San Francisco, gave him much love and pleasure. They loved to go to the beach every summer when Hugh came to visit. Bob was so proud to see him learn how to surf the first time he tried. He was a good Man, Husband, Father, friend and neighbor to all. Bob will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Everyone who was a friend or co-worker cared for and respected him very much. Cedar Bay Funeral Home, 405 New Berlin Road, Jacksonville, FL, (904) 714-1110 in charge of services. View this Guest Book at www. MiamiHerald.com/obituaries.

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Published by the Miami Herald on May 12, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for ROBERT KIENKER

12 Entries

Juan (Johnny) Herrera

May 28, 2010

Dear Linda, I just heard about Bob's passing and I am so sorry for your loss. May God bless and watch over you and all you family.

Gustavo Sanin

May 27, 2010

Dear Linda, I'm so sorry. I just today found out. I will always remember him as a kind good man. I have many good memories of times together. God keep and bless him.

Max Fajardo

May 17, 2010

Dear Linda, I am so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He was a good man and very talented to boot. I started working with Bob in 1975 when we both worked on the FIS building, he worked for HOR and I worked for Berry and Ellis. I then had the pleasure to continue working with him while he was at DCAD/MDAD and HNTB as well as Parsons. I last spoke to Bob in November of 09 right after his hospital stay. He was very up on life and it made me feel optimistic to see that someone who had just had a set back had that much zeal for life. That was a special moment that I will not soon forget. He has left his fingerprints on MIA and every where he worked as well as in the hearts of many. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
God Bless you

May 14, 2010

Dear Linda, I pray that the memories you have gathered throughout the years, sustains you during this very difficult time. Those of us from the days of DCAD respected and loved Bob very much.
God bless you,
Marcia Fernandez-Morin, Cooper City, Florida

May 13, 2010

Bob was a talanted, creative, highly knowledgable and hard working architect. He was a pleasure to work with and a wonderful friend. Our deepest sympathy to Linda and everyone else who knew Bob and now feel his loss. Laura and George Spofford, Fort Lauderdale

Rose Randolph

May 13, 2010

Mrs. Kienker,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. I miss seeing you at the nursery.
May God Bless and keep you.
Rose Randolph
Pulaski Nursery

Robert Diaz Jr

May 12, 2010

Bob,
You will be missed by many on the DCAD Staff. I hope you have as much fun on Heaven's golf courses as we had in Miami...
God Bless,
Blue Leader

May 12, 2010

Linda,
My thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Please know that I am here if you need anything.
Amy Stevens
(Saddlewood)

Pedro & Marga Power

May 12, 2010

Linda,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Even though we lost contact we think of you and Bob.

God Bless,

Pedro & Marga Power

May 12, 2010

May12,2010

Mrs.Kienker,

Praying God will give you and your family comfort and peace during this
most difficult time. You are in my
thoughts and prayers.

Debbie Adams
(Pulaski Road Nursery)

Leslie Forhan

May 12, 2010

Linda,
Everyone here at the office has had you in our thoughts and prayers this past year. Again we were not blessed to meet Bob personally, but have thought of you and him daily during this difficult time. Please know you are part of our patient family and we are here if you ever need us. Our condolences to you and your family during this time.

Dr Gully and Staff

May 12, 2010

Mrs. Kienker and Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you. I pray that God wraps his loving arms around you to give you comfort and strength at this difficult time.

Angie McKenzie
( Pulaski Rd. Nursery )

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