ROBERT F. KEMMERLING
1935 - 2014
ROBERT F. KEMMERLING
1935 - 2014
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1935
DIED
2014
ROBERT KEMMERLING Obituary
ROBERT F.
Age 78, of Lawrenceville, found his way to Heaven on Wednesday, March 12, 2014. Most beloved husband of Linda M. (Kaminski) Kemmerling. Bob loved the outdoors and spent many years working for the City of Pittsburgh at Arsenal Park, where he met Linda, the love of his life! Bob was devoted to his five children, James, Lisa (Pete), Carol (George), Robert, Jr. (Ginelle) and Jason. He loved his grandchildren dearly, Caeley, Ella Catherine, Cohen and Bryson and his "twin angels" nieces, Ashley and Kayla. He is survived by many more cherished family members. Bob loved fishing, singing, hockey, John Wayne westerns, playing his dobro and having lunch with good friends at Foster's. Family and friends received at the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 216 44th Street, Lawrenceville, on Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Mass at Our Lady of the Angels Parish, St. Augustine Church on Monday at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to CYA, Stephen Foster Center, 286 Main Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201.
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Lisa Wood
September 3, 2019
Thinking of you
Love you, Dad. Still think about you each and every day and miss you terribly.
August 31, 2019
Jaybird Kemmerling
November 21, 2016
Well, after reading the heartfelt messages that my sisters shared I feel like it's time that I say a little something to the man that molded me into the person I am today. First of all I have no regrets, my dad knew I loved him cause I told him everyday. In fact, those were the last three words that I ever said to him and I'll always be grateful for that. My dad would be amazed with the concept of DVR, he would think I was the only one who could operate it. He would be astonished by the growing sizes of televisions these days and he would HAVE to have one lol. His jaw would drop to the floor if he knew I could watch a movie that is in theaters in the comfort of my own home. But after all these years I know now that he didn't just light up because of the things his children showed him and told him, he lit up because showing interest in something we were excited about made us happy and that was all he ever wanted and that was what made him happy. When I describe him to people it's not hard. I just describe myself. I wish you could have met my wife. I know you two would love each other. She takes care of me. Her name is Katey. I think of you often. I could type on here forever describing your good qualities. I'll see you again someday.
I love you. Ps. Dexter ended up being a lumberjack.
November 19, 2016
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Lisa
November 19, 2016
Dad,
I hear your voice inside of my head, still. Your singing voice; it was so beautiful. You really could sing. Your laugh. You yelling at us! Your voice waking up Carol and I for school each morning. I am so glad I still have your voice. I replay it in my mind so I don't forget it. Ella is so much like you. She loves the outdoors and animals, books, and she is a real goofball. She'll do anything for a laugh. You'd love her. Cohen is getting so big. I wish you could have known him longer. He is so loving. He'll tell you he loves you a million times a day if you let him. Man, I can't tell you how many times I wish you were still here. I want to tell you about books and talk about the moon being as close to Earth as it will ever be in the next 70 some years. I want to tell you the crazy things the kids do. I want to order you cds and books just because you think it's so cool that I can find anything.
I want you to know that even though I am in Indiana now (oh yeah, Dad, I moved to Indiana), I talk to mommy all the time and I hope you are proud that I am there for her. She's doing ok. Surviving and way stronger than I ever imagined.
Dad, I bought this book for the kids just on a whim. It was about a dad who takes his daughter out into the woods to look for a great horned owl. The book is poetic and beautiful. You would have loved it. I wish you were here so I could read it to you. I have the hardest time listening to music. You loved music and I still remember the radio being on and you singing along to every country song. Dad, I think about you constantly. I feel so lost without a dad. I'm only 39. I wanted you around longer. I hate cancer and I hate that you had to suffer. I just wish you didn't have to suffer so much that last year. An amazing man should not have to be put through that. I hope you found grandma and Paul. Hell, maybe Johnny Cash and Merle. I love you. I love you. I love you. I miss you so much. I would do anything to have more time with you. I missed out on so much by moving away. We'll have time again someday. Until then, I will hold you in my heart and continue to tell stories about you to my kids. Tell them how cool you always were. Thank you for showing me how beautiful life is. I think of you each time I see a hawk circling. Each time I see a bunch of sparrows torment a crow. All this you noticed. I love you for the joys that simple things brought you.
Carol Kemmerling
August 12, 2016
Dear Dad I miss you so much it has been over 2 years know since you left me and my heart aches for you everyday I miss your voice your laugh your goodness to all your love for the outdoors animals country music I can go on and on but most of all you calling me CB carebear god how I cry and heartbreaks for you so happy though we are so close we r best friends and we brought eachother so much happiness I would have have you the world if I could have I'm glad I got to spoil and take care of you cause you are just such a great Dad I would have traded places with you in a heart beat if I could because the world needed you I need you their is no one like you and I miss that so terribly I am so lost but one day I won't be when I get to hold you and be with you again we will just walk hand in hand because you my dear dad walked on water I love you so much I wish I could get past the pain but you are my hero and the only man I will ever love till we meet again my cowboy in the sky love you CB xoxo forever and always.........
Jaybird Kemmerling
October 12, 2014
Love you dad
March 29, 2014
Dear Linda and Family, So sorry to hear about the passing of Bob! He will now join my Chris in Heaven. You too, will have an angel! Our prayers go out to your entire family and hope that peace will comfort you. We know how hard this is on your entire family.Know that you are admired and loved by so many.Love and prayers. Aldona and Diane Zilinskas, Shadyside
Debbie, Tim and Alayna Corbin
March 20, 2014
Bo, I am so sorry to hear about your dads passing. Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family. xoxo
Tom and Jeanne Hickey
March 17, 2014
Bo, we were saddened by your loss. I'm sorry we didn't get to know him. Just wanted you to know we were thinking of you.
Michael Viola Jr.
March 16, 2014
Linda and family,
I am so sorry to hear about Bob. I knew him from all those years at Arsenal Park, and then he was my boss at Riverfront Park for a summer. I don't know of anyone who enjoyed a good laugh as much as Bob. He was great to be around and will be missed by everyone who knew him.
Tim Allen
March 15, 2014
Linda
We were so sad to hear of Bob's passing.
We will keep him in our prayers along with you and your loved ones.
LOVE
Tim and Noreen
Jen& Mike Gunde
March 15, 2014
Carol and Family, So sorry for your loss.you will be in my prayers.
Love Jen Gunde
March 15, 2014
Linda,
So sorry to hear about this. I especially remember Bob from when we came down to your mom's house and Arsenal Park for the 4th of July fireworks......always a happy and fun guy! You and your family will be in our thoughts.
Sharon Banaszewski
Doreen Wolfe
March 15, 2014
Linda and family,
I am so sorry to hear about Bob..
My thoughts and prayers are with you all..
Doreen Wolfe
March 15, 2014
Hi, Is this the same Kemmerling that used to live in Crafton Pa?
March 15, 2014
I enjoyed the time I spent working with Bob at Arsenal Park. Bob was such a Happy Person, nothing ever got him down. Now he is walking again with his beloved "Shadow" and kidding around with my dad Danny. RIP.
Michelle Fazio
March 15, 2014
I enjoyed the time I spent working with Bob at Arsenal Park. He was the happiest person you would ever meet, nothing ever got him down. Now he is walking once again with his beloved "Shadow" and also kidding around with my Dad, Danny. RIP.
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