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for Robert Klingensmith
Edward A Bell
March 28, 2022
I am the last of 5 fishing men who fused togeather Ed
Edward Bell
March 28, 2021
I fished with him and Darrel Whitmor, Sam Matthews, & Roger Stone. Now they are all gone. We had some
great times together.
Joel Evans
April 13, 2011
I was inspired to write a poem for my Grandpa Klingensmith:
Using portraits and stories of life
Is the way they announce those who died
Today’s edition will show
The most recent to go
I should recognize one of them today
I wonder just what they will say
Can words capture the essence of one who blessed us so?
"A husband to one
And a father to four,
A decorated soldier, he survived the Great War"
Sometimes the facts are too simple because one thing’s for sure:
He was so-oo much more.
He would sing of his love for his bride
And you could see his pride for his children.
For the Grands and the Greats that would follow
He shared his wonder of life and of God who made it so.
A husband to one
And a father to four
Although these words are correct
There’s much more we’ll remember
Now that husband to one
Who was the father to four
Is making precious new memories
With our glorious Lord.
If we could ask him right now in Heaven:
"Is Jesus exactly how you were expecting?"
I think his answer would be
Without hardly reflecting:
That “He is so-oo much more!
Oh, He is so-oo much more!”
Ann Tousley
April 5, 2011
When I returned from Kino Bay last night
Kara Johnson
April 5, 2011
We are saddened to hear of Bob's passing. May God hold all of you in the palm of his hand and give you peace.
We love you, Betty, KaraSue and family
Julie Robinson-Crane
April 4, 2011
Uncle Bob... I'll never forget going to your house with my mom (Sara) and dad (Ned) many nights watching you all playing cards, you showing us your rattle snake rattles and playing the harmonica. Say hi to my daddy in heaven and have a beer I know he will be there waiting for you. Barbs, Robin and sisters (family) my hearts go out to all of you during this time of great loss. Your husband/father will forever be part of the Robinson history and greatly missed. Blessing
Ed Bell
April 4, 2011
Barbara,
Sam matthews called me today to let me
know that Bob passed away. I remember the
great times we would have going fishing
as the bunch of "5": Sam, Bob, Darrell,
Roger, and me. I am so sorry for your
loss. It will take time to heal. God
Bless you.
Ed Bell
Arthur Angove
April 4, 2011
My heart is always filled with happiness and joy when I think of Bob. He's 8 years older and used to wheel me around in grampa Klingensmith's wheelbarrow in Albia, Iowa; and take me riding on his bicycle in Des Moines. When he and Barbara got married I thought he was the most handsome man,and she the most beautiful girl I would ever know. Wonderful memories; and lots of celebrating in heaven. With Love, Joy and Peace, and hugs for the family as they gettogether on the 7th of April. Cousin Art.
April 4, 2011
Barbara,
I am so sorry for your loss. It's been a long time since we worked together at the Chamber of Commerce. It's odd that our paths haven't crossed over the years. Please accept my sincerest sympanthies. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
Fondly, Carol Orcutt
Sam Matthews
April 4, 2011
One of the happiest times of my life was working with Bob when we were at Hughes. Another was when to a surprise to both of us, we moved in next door to the Klingensmiths. Rest in peace Bob, you touched the lifes of many people in a positive way.
Frank Spittle
April 3, 2011
Barbara and family, I am so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I was your upstairs neighbor at the apartments on Tanque Verde Road for many years. You were the best neighbors possible and Bob's gardening made our building the pride of the complex. Our wonderful housekeeper, Lupe, informed me of Bob's progress. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Connie (Lickliter) LeBlanc
April 3, 2011
LaDonna and family, I don't know if you remember me or not but we went to school together. I was soooo very sorry to hear of the loss of your father. May God keep you and your entire family. With Love and Sympathy.
Lisa Stephens
April 3, 2011
Rest in peace Grandpa
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