Robert Baechle Obituary

Mr. Robert J. (Bob) Baechle - SAVANNAH - Robert J. Baechle, 89, of Savannah, passed from this life to his heavenly reward on March 3, 2013 at The Oaks, under the care of Hospice Savannah surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Baechle, a devoted family man, is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Nona (Kunz) Baechle and seven children, Robert L. Baechle of Dallas, TX, Daniel A. Baechle of Yorkville, IL (Kathryn), Clare Dykeman of Framingham, MA (David), Ellen McCabe of Hot Springs, AR (Patrick), Joseph Baechle of Savannah, James Baechle of Cumming, GA (Darlene), and Nona Dutton of Savannah (Kevin). Mr. Baechle was also the father of the late Barbara Lindsey of Cincinnati, OH (Tom). He is also survived by eleven grandchildren, Christina Germann, Adrienne Orr, Robert Baechle, Daniel M. Baechle, Erin Lindsey, Lauren McCabe, Ryan McCabe, Audrey Baechle, Rachel Dutton, Conor Dykeman, and Brandon Baechle, and great granddaughter Lindsey Orr, a sister Shirley Taphorn of Belleville IL, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Eugene and Ellanora Baechle, and his sister Dorothy Stephens. Bob was born on December 24, 1923 in Belleville, IL. He was a veteran of World War II, on active duty from 1944-1945, serving in the U.S. Army as a bombardier in Europe. After receiving a degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Illinois in 1949, Bob had a long career with Standard Oil (Amoco) from 1951 until his retirement in 1989, in positions ranging from Chemical Engineer to Refinery General Manager. He enjoyed fishing, boating, bridge and world travel, especially Alaska and Australia. Bob enjoyed family road trip vacations as well as spending a week each summer for many years with his family, children and grandchildren, at Indiana Beach. He was a lifelong fan of the University of Illinois Fighting Illini and the St. Louis Cardinals. He was a Rotarian and enjoyed their camaraderie. A devout Catholic and prayerful man, Bob was a most charitable member of his community. He was a communicant and Lector at St. James Catholic Church. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., with a Vigil Service at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, March 7, 2013 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 8, 2013 at St. James Catholic Church with The Reverend Mark Ross, celebrant. Burial will be in the Catholic Cemetery. Remembrances may be made to St. James Catholic Church, 8412 Whitfield Ave, Savannah, GA 31406. Please sign our online guestbook at www.foxandweeks.com Savannah Morning News March 6, 2013 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at savannahnow.com/obituaries.

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Published by Savannah Morning News from Mar. 5 to Mar. 6, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Baechle

5 Entries

Mike & Linda Fajen

April 4, 2013

Monday, March 11, 2013

Dear Nona,

I tried to send this earlier to your old address. We were extremely saddened to have seen Bob's name in the obituary section of the paper last week. Our condolences go out to you and your family in mourning the loss of such a special guy. Unfortunately, we did not see this in time for us to attend the wake or the Mass.

We had great memories of Bob. You were both great to be around in our early marriage, we recall with fondness the bridge parties we had at Wood River. There were a lot great friendships that developed as a result of the camaraderie at those events, and Bob was always fun to be around.

He was special to me in the business world as a mentor and compatriot. As in bridge, Bob had the capacity for being a shrewd (or should I say cunning?). But he was also fair minded dealing with people, had a detailed grasp of the issues, and was a good negotiator. Later as our paths seem to cross frequently in various assignments in Amoco, I gained a great respect for Bob's business prowess as a part of the ‘Wood River Mafia'. I and others learned a lot from Bob. I felt especially honored to have followed both Bob and Bob Hilker as Refinery Manager at Savannah.

While we only had occasional glimpses of Bob's family side, I am sure he was a great father and a Godly influence for his family and friends.

Linda and I want to wish you God's blessings, strength, and comfort as we know his passing will create a profound void in the lives of you, the extended family, and also his friends. Please pass these feelings on to the family and especially Bob Jr. We would like to have seen him again.

Our love to you and your family and God blessings and peace in the sad time.

Mike and Linda Fajen
20 Myrtlewood Drive
Savannah, Georgia 31419

B. Gardner

March 11, 2013

My sincere condolences to the Baechle family. Draw close to God and he will safeguard your hearts and grant you a measure of comfort and peace. Our Heavenly Father is near to those broken at heart and crushed in spirit. Please rest assured that He has your loved one in his memory. (Psalms 35:18)

Ken Hoddinott

March 7, 2013

A great WW II 15thAF vet.

Mel Smith

March 6, 2013

I am sorry to hear of the passing of Bob, he will be greatly missed. He was blessed to live a long, interesting life. Psalms 90:10 says that those who live to be 80 and older have "extra strength", Bob had that extra strength. May you seek the peace and comfort that only God can give during times of grief.

PHIL ODOM

March 6, 2013

SEMPER FI - FELLOW VETERAN
THANK YOU - FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY
You are one of our heroes.
We will remember you always and miss you dearly.
Take your Warrior's rest for a duty well done.

I wish to extend to members of your family my deepest
sympathy on their loss.
May the force of GOD be with them as they walk through
this difficult time.
May the loving promises of our LORD and Savior comfort
them and give them strength.

On behalf of a grateful nation we leave our sympathy
and a small token of appreciation
for the honorable and faithful service rendered
by your loved one to our Country.

SEMPER FI
U. S. MARINE AND VIET NAM VET