Robert Lynn "Bob" Keltner

Robert Lynn Keltner, age 71, of Republic, Missouri, passed away on November 2, 2025, at Cox Medical Center South. Robert was born to Norman Keltner and Evelyn Keltner on June 30, 1954 in Springfield, MO. He was raised in Springfield, MO and graduated from Willard High School in 1972. Bob was united in marriage to Sandra Keltner. Robert and Sandra shared 44 years of marriage before Bob's untimely passing. The couple were blessed with 3 children.
Bob was employed as a truck driver with Wal-Mart for 18 of years. Over the course of his career Bob held other jobs including a Greyhound bus driver, journeyman plumber and a barber. When not working, he had many interests and pastimes including wood working, music, St. Louis Cardinals baseball and motorcycles. Bob will be remembered as a good story teller.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his spouse Sandra Keltner; son Nicholas Keltner daughter Kriista Price and daughter Lyndi Strauch; two siblings; Thomas Keltner and Annette Sellers, and four grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life for Robert will be held on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Greenlawn Funeral Home South.