McKindles, Robert

Robert T. "Bob/Mongo" McKindles, 50 of Green Bay, died on January 24, 2017, at home with his family, after a 4+ year battle with lung cancer. Born on February 23, 1966, in Marquette, MI, he is the son of the late John and Evelyn (Cossette) McKindles. Bob attended Northern Michigan University. On August 3, 1996, he married the former Kathy O'Neill. Bob worked for the Oneida Tribe as an IT Support Specialist for 16 years. He was a passionate hockey fan. His favorite team was the Detroit Red Wings, and he worked as goal judge for the Green Bay Gamblers. He was an active Moose Lodge 801 member, where he ran the dart league. Bob also enjoyed playing in the pool league at the Watering Hole. He was a music enthusiast who liked playing drums and guitar.

Bob is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Kathy, Green Bay; two children, Sean and Megan McKindles; three brothers, John (LuAnn) McKindles, Pat McKindles, and Tim McKindles (fiancée, Kathleen); three sisters, Kathleen Mallow, Colleen Snyder, and Marie (Steve) Haas; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers-in-law, Don Mallow, Ron Snyder; and nephew Randy Sheldon.

Gathering at the Watering Hole, 2107 Velp Ave., Saturday, February 4, 2017. There will be a prayer service at 3 p.m. followed by a celebration of Bob's life. Simply Cremation assisted the family with cremation services.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Green Bay Oncology and Unity Hospice.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Green Bay Press-Gazette on Jan. 29, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert McKindles

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9 Entries

John Lawler

January 21, 2021

Four years already bro!! I’m sure you are Up there hanging out with Eddie and snake
Miss hearing that macho man voice

Lonnie Paulson

March 18, 2017

Words may escape me right now but the good memories don't. I'm terribly sorry to have missed thanking Bob (and Kathy) for many good times and many adventures in Marquette. He really had fun with music too. Me and others never stop laughing about hearing Smoke on the Water with Bob singing the vocals in baritone...

Bob was so good at relieving other's suffering it's with respect and love I say goodbye to Bob and bless his family.

John Lawler

February 3, 2017

Kathy, Sean, and Megan,
I am so sorry about Bob's (Mongo) passing. Mongo fought hard until the very end. I am just glad that I was able to speak to him shortly before he passed, with his last words to me being "I love you brotha".
I have many memories of Mongo as a friend and Delta Chi fraternity brother at Northern Michigan University, including your beautiful 1996 Marquette, Michigan wedding and your trips to Las Vegas where a good time was always had. I will miss Mongo's good nature and his "always up for a good time" mentality. It seems like yesterday that Mongo and I were consuming shots of Hot Damn, and he was making everyone laugh with his spot on Macho Man Savage impersonations.
May your family find comfort in your many memories of Bob as a husband and father, and may your family be guided by his spirit.
Please take care of yourselves.
John Lawler

John Lawler

February 3, 2017

Kathy, Sean, and Megan,
I am so sorry for your loss. I know Bob (Mongo) was fighting hard until the end. I am just glad that I was able to speak to him right before he passed and will never forget his last words to me of "I love you brother."
I have many fond memories of Mongo as a friend and Delta Chi fraternity brother of mine at Northern Michigan University, including his wedding day back in 1996 to his beautiful wife Kathy and the times that him and Kathy visited me in Las Vegas. I will always remember Mongo for his good nature and "always up for a good time" mentality with his consumption of Hot Damn shots and his many Macho Man Savage impersonations. I will miss him dearly.
May your family always be comforted by your many memories of Mongo and guided by his spirit.
John Lawler

Renee Ledvina

January 30, 2017

Hi Kathy,
I am deeply sorry for your loss of Bob! I'm not sure you remember me, I worked at GBO and took care of Bob and often thought of you two since I left. He bought me Bath and Body works Shower Gel once as a joke and I nerver forgot it! I am sure your going to miss him deerly, as I know you two had a wonderful relationship! Take care, Renee

Donna King

January 30, 2017

So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Virginia Dessart

January 30, 2017

My heart goes out to Bob's family for their loss , I had the pleasure of known Bob when I worked at Oneida Social Service Building . He was always friendly,kind and full of smiles. From talking with Bob he was very proud of his family. May God provide comfort and healing in this time of sorrow. Bob will be missed Rest in Peace my friend.

Thomas Ozarowicz

January 30, 2017

Sorry for your loss

Mary Jo Nash

January 30, 2017

Kathy and family~ My thoughts and prayers and with you and your family. I was very saddened to hear that Bob has passed away. My warmest condolences to you and your family. No words can describe how sorry I am for your loss.

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