Robert A. "Bob" Kindervater Sr.

KINDERVATER, Robert A. Sr. "Bob," of Richmond, died February 17, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Mae Kindervater. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Nancy; his children, Robert Andrew Kindervater Jr. and his wife, Susan and Gayle Parrish and her husband, Brian; his grandchildren, Michael and Megan Parrish and Ashley Kindervater; his twin brother, William E. Kindervater and his wife, Linda; his sister, Helen Roberts; his aunt, Irene Matthews; and nieces and nephews. Bob proudly served in the United States Army 529th Military Police Company in Heidelberg, Germany and the 529th Honor Guard and, for the last several years, enjoyed yearly reunions with his army buddies. He was a brick mason and a carpenter, retiring in 2002. Both before and after retirement, Bob was an avid sportsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing with family and friends, and for many years operated his own taxidermy business. Bob was a true teacher, who loved to share his knowledge of his many trades and hobbies with all who came into contact with him. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and was very active with The Tuckahoe Square Dance Club, where he and Nancy danced with their many close friends for a number of years. A memorial service with full military honors will be held Monday, February 23, 2009 at Trinity United Methodist Church, 903 Forest Avenue, at 1 p.m., with a reception immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to Trinity UMC Capital Campaign in memory of Bob Kindervater. Arrangements by the West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 W. Broad Street Road, Glen Allen, Va. 23060.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.