Robert W. Kleer

1936 - 2019

Robert W. Kleer obituary, 1936-2019, Shelby, Ohio

BORN

1936

DIED

2019

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Penwell Turner Funeral Home

168 W Main St

Shelby, Ohio

Robert Kleer Obituary

Robert W. Kleer

Shelby, Ohio - Robert W. Kleer, age 83, of Shelby, died Saturday, October 19, 2019 at Avita Bucyrus Hospital.

Bob was born February 6, 1936 in Mansfield to the late Frank and Katherine (Walbert) Kleer. He was a graduate of Mansfield Senior High School before entering the United States Army, serving his country during the Korean War. He was a retired employee of General Motors in Ontario where he worked for over 30 years. Bob loved fishing and hunting, enjoyed golfing, and was a woodworker. He and his late wife, Faye, enjoyed traveling, especially the 20 years spent wintering in St. Augustine, Florida. He was a member of the Shelby Eagles and the First Lutheran Church in Shelby.

Bob is survived by his 6 children: Steven Griffith of Mansfield, Julie (Jay) Pettit of Shelby, Mark (Roseann) Griffith of Shenandoah, Wendy R. Kleer of South Carolina, Robert W. "Rob" (Karen) Kleer, II of Michigan, and Randy Kleer of South Carolina; a son-in-law: Jim Brown of Mansfield; 6 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; a brother: Gene (Bonnie) Kleer of Florida; a sister: Darlene Adkins of Ontario. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his wife: Faye A. (Ball) Kleer on September 25, 2017; and 2 daughters: Marie Brown and Vicky Schumacher.

Family and friends are welcome on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 from 5-7 pm at the Penwell Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby, where funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 24, 2019 at 11 am. Pastor Rus Yoak will officiate the services. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery with military honors. Memorial contributions may be made to First Lutheran Church.

To share a memory or express a condolence, please visit: www.PenwellTurner.com

Published by News Journal from Oct. 21 to Oct. 22, 2019.
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Mark, Roseann and family,

So very sorry for your loss.

With Sympathy,
Teresa (Kepple) Ringley

Teresa Ringley

October 26, 2019

Rob and Karen, Julie and Jay and the rest of the family. So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all
Russ and Betty Newland

October 25, 2019

My sincere condolences to Bob's family. I worked with Bob at GM, and was one of my Journeyman instructors while going through my apprenticeship. I truly enjoyed my time learning through him. A very wise and cheerful gentleman with a smile and sense of humor that could lighten up the dullest of work days. Welcome to Paradise with your beloved Faye my Friend, you will be longly remembered and missed.

Paula (Amert) Rhodes

October 23, 2019

To my cousins, your Dad was a hoot! But he always was a gentleman to me and my family. I saw how he loved Faye and all those kids!I will miss u Uncle Bob! Tell Faye I said hello!

Chris Watts

October 22, 2019

I always enjoyed seeing and talking to Bob at the Lutheran Church. Bob always had a smile.Dana

Dana Pennell

October 21, 2019

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