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Robert Bantle Obituary
He was born on April 22, 1945, spent most of his life in Glastonbury, Conn. and summered at the family beach house in Rhode Island. Bob graduated from Glastonbury High School in 1963 and from New England College in Henniker, N.H. in 1967. Bob was captain of both his high school and college soccer teams, and was a star racer on the college ski team. Bob retired in 2014 after a forty-year career with Allan S. Goodman, Inc., an East Hartford, Conn.-based wine and spirit distributor.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Marie Bantle; his mother, Ruth (Kuehne) Bantle; daughter, Melissa and her husband, Steven Gosselin; daughter, Deborah and her husband, Michael Shiebler; four grandchildren, Christopher and Samantha Gosselin, and Jacob and Ryley Shiebler and one great-grandchild, Everlie Shiebler, all of Bradenton, Fla. Bob was predeceased by his dad, Robert Bantle, Sr.
Bob was a devoted father and grandfather. He loved life and enjoyed boating and fishing with his sons-in-law and grandchildren at the Rhode Island beach house and in Florida. He had many close and lifelong friends in Connecticut and Rhode Island.
The family will not hold a public service, but donations may be made in Bob's name to ALSAC - St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Bantle
July 16, 2016
I will always love you
Betty Szubinski
March 28, 2016
My sincere condolences on the loss of Bob. I remember him well from my visits to my sister's house in Westerly. I especially enjoyed the 4th of July at the Beach. He was always fun to be around and had a great personality. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. God Bless You.
Betty Szubinski
(Sherry Nordeng's sister)
March 27, 2016
Sincere Condolences to the family, May your grief be short and memories long lasting. Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of our loved one. Psalms 145: 14
Kathleen Lennox
March 22, 2016
My sincerest sympathy to Bob's family. I was a graduate of New England College, class of 67 also.
Richard Conroy
March 17, 2016
I also worked with Bob for many years at Allen S. Goodman and he was a true gentleman in every sense of the word. I can't recall a single time that he ever so much as raised his voice in what could sometimes be a very stressful professional environment. The world would be a better place if more of us emulated Bob's kind and gentle demeanor.
March 17, 2016
God bless you all during this time. Really sorry for your loss.
Gale Cummings
March 17, 2016
Lots of good memories of summers in R.I. Gale Bantle Cummings
Eric Hermanson
March 17, 2016
I worked with Bob for twenty-five years at Allen S. Goodman Company and always appreciated his steady, level headed approach to his work. I could always count on him to pitch in when needed, and follow through with his customers' special needs. His consistent sales approach made my work easier and I will always remember him with kindness and respect. I am sure all his colleagues at ASG share these sentiments. Barbara and I send our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones.
Heather Nordeng
March 17, 2016
One of the best people I have ever known. Growing up alongside his daughters, I have so many many memories of summers on the pond in Charlestown. You will always be in our hearts and forever missed.
Dori Bridger
March 16, 2016
May peace be with you in God's arms.
William Lopez
March 16, 2016
So sorry for the family of "Bobby Bantle". I remember him well as a boy water skiing on Ninigret Pond. Back in the day there was so many of us out in the pond. The families that lived on Hoxie Avenue all knew one another. The Bantles, a very nice family. Bobby on the street for a million years.
March 16, 2016
sincere condolences goes out to the Bantle family for your sad loss. May GOD be with the family as you mourn your loss.
shannon
March 16, 2016
My heartfelt sympathies go out to the family and friends during this very difficult time. I hope that the promise found in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 can bring you some comfort. Knowing that there is a future for the ones we have lost in death can be so reassuring.
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