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Robert K. Trinkle

1949 - 2017

Robert K. Trinkle obituary, 1949-2017, Hammond, IN

BORN

1949

DIED

2017

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Chapel Lawn Funeral Home - Schererville/Crown Point

8178 Cline Avenue

Crown Point, Indiana

Robert Trinkle Obituary

Robert K. Trinkle HAMMOND, IN - Robert K. Trinkle, age 68, of Hammond, IN, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2017 surrounded by the love of his wife, family and friends. Robert was born February 12, 1949 in Hammond, IN to the late Leonard and Marion (nee Troyer) Trinkle. He was also preceded in death by his mother- in-law and father-in- law, Dolores and Joseph Hellems; brother-in-law, Robert Hellems; nieces, Andrea Chapman, and Laura Trinkle; nephew, Robert Tanas; and his loving companion, Jet. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 33 years, Linda (Hellems) Trinkle; brothers, Gregory (Kathleen) Trinkle, Jeffrey (Marcia) Trinkle; sisters-in-law, Cyndee (the late Phillip) Tanas and Theresa Hellems; nieces, Jennifer and Michelle Hellems, Jennifer (Neil) Pereira, Heather (David) Fruecht, Destiny Tanas; nephews, Steven (Jung) Trinkle, Phillip (Stephenie) Tanas Jr., Joseph Hellems; numerous cousins great nieces and nephews. Robert was a 1967 graduate of Hammond Tech, and a 1988 graduate with a Bachelor of Psychology from Purdue University Calumet, where he was a life member of the alumni association. He retired from LTV Steel, Steel Workers Local #1011. Robert was a life member of the National Rifle Association. He was also a member of AARP and Chicago Museum of Science and Industry. Bob kept his family and friends united and entertained through his daily phone calls, jokes and stories. We will miss him every day- especially in the mornings. Visitation will be Saturday, August 12, 2017 from 3:00-7:00 p.m. at CHAPEL LAWN FUNERAL HOME (8178 Cline Ave.; Schererville, IN 46375). Funeral services will be Sunday, August 13, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Doug Klukken officiating. A private family entombment will occur at a later date after cremation. To leave online condolences, please visit www.chapellawnfunerals.com
Published by The Times from Aug. 10 to Aug. 12, 2017.

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February 28, 2018

You will be missed Bob, a good friend, duck hunter, neighbor. Howard Morrison Lufkin Tx.

Nancy Thompson

August 17, 2017

Linda: Please accept my condolences for your loss. You're in my thoughts.

Dave Trinkle

August 17, 2017

Linda, I am so sorry to hear about Robert. You have our deepest sympathies. Thinking of you and your family.

Linda Trinkle

August 15, 2017

Thank you for all of the prayers and kind words and other expressions of sympathy. As was his wish, Robert will be cremated this week. His ashes will be entombed Saturday at 10 am at Chapel Lawn funeral home. The ceremony will be short. I will treat everyone to brunch after. Please join us at Chapel Lawn Saturday at 10 am.

August 14, 2017

Linda: So sorry to hear about Bob. You two always looked so much in love. I hope you can find some comfort in the memories you have. Kerry

August 14, 2017

Linda I'm sorry for your lost. May God comfort you and your family. Love the Greenfields

August 14, 2017

Linda I'm so sorry for your lost. Love the Greenfields

Beth Johnson

August 13, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss. My sympathy is with you guys at this time. If you guys need anything please let me know.

Ruth Robertson

August 13, 2017

Linda, I am so sorry for the loss of your husband, Bob. I remember how fondly you spoke of him at our Scrabble gatherings. I hope many wonderful memories will give you comfort and peace.

August 12, 2017

I am so sorry Linda-our prayers are with you and rest of your family. We can't attend the funeral but wanted to let you know that you are in all of our prayers and we love you.

deb and dave piotrowski;shelly and roger piotrowski

Tom Byelick

August 12, 2017

Linda,

Michele and I are deeply sorry for your loss and we send our most sincere condolences. We regret that we were unable to attend the wake today. You are a great friend to us and please reach out to us at any time if we can help or if you'd just like to talk.

Much love,

Tom & Michele

August 11, 2017

Dear Linda.
I'm glad that I met Robert and appreciated his humor and his devotion to his dog. You had a fine husband who coped with his health problems and still had a joke to share. My condolences. Barb Royal

Sharon Rock-Schrum

August 11, 2017

To my old Classmate from the class of 1972 (Jeff) My prayers to you and your family and to Linda and her family for the loss of Bob even though I never knew either. May God Bless.

Arthur

August 11, 2017

Our prayers are with you in this most difficult of times, Linda. God bless.

August 11, 2017

Linda,
You and your family have my deepest condolences! Praying you have strength to carry you through this difficult time.

Kizzy

August 11, 2017

Linda, I never had the privilege of meeting your husband Robert. From all the wonderful things you have said about him and choosing you well he had to of been a great guy. God rest his soul. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. If there is anything I can do please do not hesitate. Patty and Walter Moneta, You are in our prayers

Patricia Trinkle

August 11, 2017

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Vanessa Stafford

August 10, 2017

Linda , so sorry to hear of Bob's passing but know that God is still a comforter. You have Bob's humor that will be with you always. That can not be forgotten. Keep praying as I will for you! Always!

Janet Hellems

August 10, 2017

Bob you will be truly missed by all rest in peace

Jill Singleton

August 10, 2017

I am so very sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to you and your family.

August 10, 2017

Ms. Linda,
words can't express how any one person may feel when we experience loss. However, We All have a comforter that can and will comfort you in your darkest moments, my prayer is that you receive the comfort and peace that no one can understand. Much Love, Earlean Allen

Arlene Nunez

August 10, 2017

Linda,
I am saddened to hear about your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers during this difficult time.

judy and Donnie

August 10, 2017

Linda. We are so sorry for the loss of your husband. We are a phone call away whenever you need to talk. God Bless you. Judy and Donnie

elizabeth addimando

August 10, 2017

sorry for your loss Linda, my prayers are with you and your family.

clarence fetten

August 10, 2017

sorry about your lost as i grew older i looked up to robert alot he just had a gift to make people feel better about them selvesmy tears fall as i pray for u and your family! not goodbye but i'll see you later bob!

RACHAEL CUEVAS

August 10, 2017

SOMETIMES LIFE DOES NOT SEEM FAIR ESPECIALLY WHEN IT COMES TO THE LOSS OF A LOVED ONE. JUST KNOW THAT HE IS AT PEACE NOW AND IM SURE ROBERT WOULD WANT YOU TO LIVE THE SAME WAY. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ON THESE HARD TIMES THAT LIE AHEAD AND MAY HE GIVE YOU THE COURAGE AND STRENGTH TAKE THE NEXT CHAPTERS OF YOUR LIFE TO CREATE WONDERFUL NEW MEMORIES TO COME. GOOD VIBES, LOVE AND DEEP PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

Bonnie Walls

August 9, 2017

Linda, please accept my deepest sympathy on the passing of Bob. He was one of the kindest and funniest men I ever met. He kept us all laughing with his funny jokes and stories. He truly was, one in million, and the memories I have of him will be kept close to my heart. I can still see him now, standing in our backyard holding a Roman candle, saying, "Look, everybody, I'm the Stoshu(statue) of Liberty! Rest well, dear, sweet Bob. Heaven received another angel.

August 9, 2017

Linda I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that we will keep your family in our prayers. Kim Duff

Joyce Mack

August 9, 2017

So sorry for your loss, Love and prayers are with you

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