Robert W. Klaus

Robert W. Klaus

Robert Klaus Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 1, 2006.
Robert W. Klaus (Bob), beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, companion and friend, was born in San Antonio, TX on January 3, 1928 and passed away on February 24, 2006. He married Nellye L. Resch on March 24, 1950 in San Antonio and were married 47 years until her death in 1997. Preceded in death by his parents, Harry Klaus & Hettie Neubauer Klaus and a brother, Edward Neubauer. He is survived by his children and spouses; Debbie Skarda (Joe), Chris Klaus (Lynnda), Laurie Smith (Tim), and Robin Bailey (Jim), grandchildren and spouses; Jeremy Smith (Amy), Stacey Hummel (Warren), Courtney Skarda-Pena (Matt), Danny Klaus (Becky), Tiffany Dirks, Cody Smith, Alex Smith, Amy Wood (Will) and Donald Bailey; great-grandchildren, Katelyn and Lauren Hummel, Noah, Tyler and Savannah Klaus, Collin and Ryan Smith and Jackson Pena; companion, Lois McDaniel. Visitation will take place Tuesday from 5PM-8PM at Finch Funeral Chapel. Service Wednesday, March 1, 2006 10:00 AM Finch Funeral Chapel The Rev. Anne Kolmeier officiating with interment following at Christ Lutheran Cemetery-Elm Creek. Finch Funeral Chapel of La Vernia.

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