ROBERT FREDRICK "Bob" GLEIM Sr.

Robert passed away peacefully at home in Fresno on Saturday, May 28, 2011, with his sons by his side. He was 81 years old. Robert, a Fresno native, was born to Frederick and Elizabeth Gleim on February 7, 1930. He graduated in 1949 from Roosevelt High School where he met his wife, Lita. Shortly thereafter, Robert and Lita were married on February 17, 1950. Robert served in the National Guard, being honorably discharged in October 1953. Robert was a union electrician by trade and a member of the IBEW National and Local 100 for 61 years, retiring in 1992. After retiring, Robert and Lita enjoyed many camping trips, traveling in California, Oregon and Washington to visit family and friends. Robert took pleasure in many outside hobbies, including electronics, computers, and amateur radio. Robert was an expert craftsman. He enjoyed building and operating radio control airplanes, boats and cars from the time his boys were young and continuing into his later years. Robert enjoyed attending Cedar Avenue Baptist Church of Fresno and being an usher at the morning service. Robert was preceded in death by his wife, Lita, in 2006. Robert is survived by his sons, Gary and his wife Sandy, Robert, Jr. and his wife Jeanne; his grandchildren, Mark and his wife Stephanie, Candice Williams and her husband Peter, Brian, Holly Ming and her husband Eric, Erin Goleman and her husband Randy, Michael and Christopher; four great grandchildren; and his sister, Evelyn Snelson. A Graveside Service will be held at the Clovis Cemetery, on June 11, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Valley Bible Church of Clovis. LISLE FUNERAL HOME 1606 'L' Street Fresno (559)266-0666 lislefuneralhome.com