Robert Wayne Mintner

Robert “Bob” Mintner, 86 of Queen Creek AZ (The Man, The Myth, The Legend) died peacefully with his children by his side on Friday December 6, 2024.  He was born on December 13, 1937, in Milwaukee, WI to Walter and Margaret Mintner. He was the loving husband of Christine (Osowski), the father of David (Linda) Kiel, WI; daughter Sherri, Queen Creek, AZ; and proud grandfather to Emily Snider of AZ. On May 13, 1961, Bob married Christine, the love of his life, at St. Casmir’s Church in Milwaukee, WI. He attended and graduated Trowbridge Grade school in Bay View Wisconsin June 1952 and, was a Graduate of Bay View High School, Milwaukee, Class of 1956. Out of high school, he joined and served in the United States Air National Guard and the Reserve of the United States Air Force, being Honorably Discharged AC2 in the 126th Air Refuel SQ at General Mitchell Field in Milwaukee, November 1961. Bob was a hard worker and strong supporter to his family in many fields and work positions, his career path working at the City of Milwaukee, Western Electric, Allen Bradley, Becker Meats, Harley Davidson, Johnston Cookie Company, and Northwestern National Insurance in Milwaukee. While working he attended night school at Manpower Business Institute in Milwaukee, studying and learning the computer field. He was appraised by his instructors in Unit Record, Accounting, BAL, COBOL and RPG as an above average student upon his graduation in 1968.  In 1980 Bob moved his family to Tempe, Arizona where he continued his career at Salt River Project, While working, he attended numerous computer field advancement courses, earning accolades, awards, eventually retiring as a computer programmer systems analyst. After retirement, Bob and Chris then purchased and ran a “Water Mart” retail store in Mesa, AZ.  In 2005, Bob was blessed with his granddaughter Emily, and she was the light of his life, and nothing perked him up more than being with her every moment he could. He was and still is her “Papa”. He cherished their time together. Bob had a special love for pets, especially his dog and man’s best friend Patrick, whom could always be seen walking by his side. They were inseparable. Bob was a lover of the outdoors and was an avid bike rider, covering many miles in Alaska, Arizona and Wisconsin, and while in Arizona earning several ribbons in the El Tour de Tucson. He also enjoyed hiking the many miles of trails in the Arizona State Parks. Bob enjoyed camping and campfires, and it was a special treat if he told you the scary story of “The Last One Left” while holding a flashlight under his chin around the campfire. In Wisconsin he served as the Cub Master of Pack 267 in the Boy Scouts of America. Bob enjoyed playing cards, Sheepshead (being a favorite), Euchre and Cribbage. He enjoyed bowling, being in several leagues in Milwaukee and Arizona. He loved his country music, especially “Classic Country”, the 50’s, folk, and classical music too. He “loved” his sports, an avid fan of the Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Brewers, Arizona Diamondbacks, and the Phoenix Cardinals. He also enjoyed a nice “Cold Beer”.  Bob sure had a sweet tooth, Root Beer Barrels were a favorite candy, JuJu Bees too, root beer floats, and ice cream were on the top of his list of sweet treats. He never passed up strawberry shortcake either. Bob was preceded in death by his wife Christine, his father Walter, mother Margaret, and brothers Thomas and William. He is survived by his sister Susan Mintner (Jim Price) Grafton, WI, son David (Linda) Mintner, daughter Sherri, granddaughter Emily Snider, niece Rebecca (Scott Killen) Germantown, WI, nephew Galen Price (Steamboat Springs, CO), and many, many very “special” close family members and friends, especially the Irick Family, and Cindy DiSilva. Visitation will be held on Monday, December 16th 6-8 PM at Tempe Mortuary, 405 E. Southern Ave. Tempe. A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, December 17th 11 AM at Holy Spirit Catholic Church 1800 E. Libra Dr. Tempe. Followed by a Graveside at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, 1562 E. Baseline Rd, Mesa. Heartfelt thanks go to the very special care given to Dad by the “entire” staff and team at Countryside Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care of Queen Creek. In Lieu of flower, donations gladly accepted and should be sent to the American Diabetes Association in memory of his wife Christine. Remember, “Everything can change on a dime” as Dad would say…. and we will always wonder if Dad ever found that camera case….. Arrangements entrusted to Tempe Mortuary.