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Robert Krull Obituary
Robert A. Krull, age 89, of Hobart passed away January 27, 2009. He was a lifelong Hobart resident, a graduate of Hobart High School and received a B. S. degree in civil engineering from Purdue University, Lafayette, where he was a member of the Purdue Marching Band. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, WWII. Bob was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Hobart, the Hobart Lions Club, McClelland Lodge # 357 F&A.M, Orak Shrine and the Rusty Pipes. Bob owned and operated Krull & Son, Inc. in Hobart with his sons and grandson. Krull & Son, Inc. was founded by his father William J. Krull in 1914. Mr. Krull was preceded in death by his first wife, Virginia; sister, Marion Probeck; step son-in-law, Loren Benke; and step grandson, Joshua Hall. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Krull; sons: Stephen (Nancy) Krull and Michael (Dawn) Krull both of Hobart and James (Karen) Krull of Smithville, MO; sisters: Patti Combs and Billee Anderson; stepchildren: Lela Ann (Roger) Sullivan and Dennis (Karen) Nelson both of Hobart and Merry Benke of Portage; grandchildren: Stacy (Mark) Spejewski, Kevin Krull, Gina Krull, Greg (Sara) Krull, Kelly Krull and Katie Krull; Shawn (Connie) Sullivan, Shari (Greg) Hall, Gordon (Sheila) Sullivan, Doug (Christie) Sullivan, Jon Benke, Ron (Shelly) Benke, Angela Hurley, Bryan (Kathy) Benke, Lori Nelson, Rhonda (Guy) Faulkerson, Vicky Nelson and Chrissy Wineland; 27 great grandchildren; two great- great grandchildren; Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 31, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. at Burns Funeral Home, 701 E. 7th Street, Hobart, IN with Rev. Charles Strietelmeier officiating. Services will terminate at the funeral home. Interment in Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, Schererville. Friends are invited to meet with the family at the funeral home on Friday from 2:00-8:00 p.m. Donations may be made to the Hobart Food Pantry, P. O. Box 394, Hobart, IN 46342 or Shriners Hospital for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Dr., Tampa, FL 33607. www.burnsfuneral.com
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Jackie Brickley
February 10, 2009
Dorothy and family,
Carl and I were sadden to here of Mr. Krull's passing. Carl still has great memories of the short time he worked for him. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Carl & Jackie Brickley
Larry Foley
February 10, 2009
Aunt Dot,
We were so sorry to hear of Bob's passing.
patti combs
February 8, 2009
To my dearest big brother bob,
I can never tell you how much I will miss you. To lose both you and sister Marion in such a short time sees unbearable at times. Now just Billee and I are left.
All my love always
patti
Pam Titzer-Garrison
February 3, 2009
My deepest sympathies to your family.
Susan Harmening
January 29, 2009
To the Family of Mr. Krull,
I am truly sad to read of Mr. Krulls passing. I helped him with research at the County Surveyor's Office for 30+ years. He was always such a gentleman and so kind to me. I smiled everytime he came into the office. You have my deepest sympaties. I will miss him.
Hugh Brown
January 29, 2009
Dearest Dorothy,
I was so sorry to see Bob had passed away. He was someone I always looked up to and respected. Bob will be missed. Bless him, you and his family.
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