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Robert Kizer Obituary
64, went to be with the Lord on February 18, 2017, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Melinda for 18 years, devoted father of Robert Jr. (Ann); Kristen Mitchell, Meredith (Jonathan) Seeds and Marissa (Adam Goetz) Wills; and doting grandfather to Cora and Olivia Mitchell, Reece and Heath Kizer, Lola and Ruby Seeds; and loving brother to Kurt and Steve (Cynthia) Davey.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Geraldine Davey.
Born May 14, 1952, in South Bend, Indiana, he was the son of Norman and Geraldine (Caldwell) Kizer. He grew up in South Bend and graduated from James Whitcomb Riley High School and Indiana University at South Bend. He received a bachelor's degree in accounting and began his career as a CPA at Price Waterhouse in South Bend, later transferring to Indianapolis. Bob then switched careers, working for F.C. Tucker Co. leading the property management team. He later worked for 16 years at Walker Information. In 2012, he took on the role of president and CEO of Starfish Initiative, a non-profit organization that offers college access and readiness program serving economically disadvantaged high school students in Marion County.
Bob was committed to his family, church and community; his affiliations include Major League Baseball's RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities) program for Indianapolis, Brooke's Place for Grieving Young People, volunteering for homeless initiatives, and leading various committees within the United Methodist Church. He was also an avid traveler and liked reading, bicycling, hiking, golf and fantasy baseball.
He received the TechPoint Foundation for Youth 2014 BridgeBuilder Award at the 15th annual Mira Awards.
Services will be at 4 p.m. Saturday, February 25, 2017, at Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 16000 Cumberland Road, Noblesville, Indiana. A brief gathering will be held after the services.In lieu of flowers, please direct memorial contributions to Starfish Initiative, 6958 Hillsdale Ct, Indianapolis, IN 46250 or www.starfishinitiative.org.
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for Robert Kizer
Ralph Mills
February 28, 2017
Bob was a great help in the Job Ministry program we developed and presented during the last recession.
He will be missed.
David Roushia
February 25, 2017
RIP Bob, you are missed and treasured at the same time. Your service will live on in the lives of us all
Phillip Kryder
February 24, 2017
The Kizer Family,
You dont' know me but I worked with Bob at PW in Indianapolis and Bob knew my cousins Kim and Donn Kryder. Bob was one of the guys at PW that I held a lot of respect for. He was humble and extremely helpful to young accountants as we came out of college and into the real world. The world has not known a more kind and positive individual and it has lost a great man way too soon. Please accept my condolences for you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kenda, Klaine Friend
February 24, 2017
You are in our prayers at this sad time for your family. Bob's legacy for service lives on in his amazing family.
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Bill Priester
February 22, 2017
THANKFUL that an outstanding person like Bobby Kizer was a part of my high school years at Riley-it was a privilege to have known him!
Terry Williams
February 22, 2017
Very sorry to hear about Bob's passing. Spent countless hours with him during our time at Riley High School. Blessings to the entire family.
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