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Robert BIXLER

1941 - 2022

Robert BIXLER obituary, 1941-2022, St. Petersburg, FL

BORN

1941

DIED

2022

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AM Cremation & Funeral Care

2000 14th Avenue East, Unit 104

Palmetto, Florida

Robert BIXLER Obituary

BIXLER, Robert Carl 80, of Parrish, FL, passed away on June 18, 2022 in Bradenton, FL. Robert was born in Louisville, Kentucky on Oct. 16, 1941 to parents Carl Bixler and Violet Bixler Hatfield. Robert worked as an Insurance Agent for State Farm for over 40 years. He enjoyed flying, golfing, fishing, line dancing and carousing. He also served his country as part of the US Army. Robert is survived by his daughter, Lisa (Chip) Keeler of St. Petersburg, FL; his brothers, Rick Bixler of Virginia and Ron Bixler of Kentucky and other family and friends. A Celebration of Life service will be held Monday, July 11, 2022, beginning at 4 pm at Dead Bob's on Central Ave. in St. Petersburg, FL. Memorial donations may be given to the Humane Society or the SPCA. My father was given the best Father's Day gift possible. He got to spend it with his Holy Father in Heaven.

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Published by Tampa Bay Times from Jul. 6 to Jul. 7, 2022.

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Mike Miles

August 18, 2023

My father, Joe Miles, was Bob´s high school baseball coach in the 50´s at Shawnee High School in Louisville, Ky.
In 1964, as my dad took a Teaching/Coaching (Football) position at Corydon Central high School in Corydon, Indiana, Bob became one of my father´s assistant coaches.
I got to know Bob for the next three years before I left for college.
Bob moved to St.Pete and my parents moved to Sarasota where they renued there friendship.
I remember spending time there with Bob fishing off the causeway, we actually caught a baby shark on one of our trips.

My condolences to the family.

~Nancy

January 17, 2023

Bob was an all-around good guy. Thank you for all you did. It was a pleasure working with you. You are greatly missed.

Steve Kleier

September 19, 2022

Bob coached football with my dad, Bill Kleier. They had great respect for one another. I know both are in God´s hands, but both will be long remembered and deeply missed.

Dianne Birmingham

July 19, 2022

I am very saddened to learn of Bob's passing. I send my heartfelt sympathy to the family and wishes for comfort and peace during this difficult time. Bob was such a kind and giving person who did so much for so many... a wonderful person. May he rest in peace.

~ Di Birmingham

Scott Nelms

July 11, 2022

Being a fellow State Farm agent with Bob, I have some good old memories. One being Cowboy Bob trying to teach me to line dance decades back, another being an overnight fishing trip to the Keys where we flew his plane down and back and I got some stick time. RIP Bob!

Carl Plaskett

July 7, 2022

I met Bob in the '60s, when he came to work in the Group Sales department of Sun Life of Canada, and then followed his progress through Banker's Insurance and the State Farm in the '70s, when he became my agent. When State Farm cancelled our Homeowners and commercial buildings policies several years ago, we drifted apart, but I still remember many laughs we had together. May he rest in peace.

Jo H.

July 6, 2022

My deepest condolences to the Bixler Family for the loss of your loved one, Robert Carl, and pray God gives you comfort, peace and strength during this difficult time.

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Celebration of Life

4:00 p.m.

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Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL

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2000 14th Avenue East, Unit 104 PO Box 999, Palmetto, FL 34221

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