"Your ability to brighten up the day is already missed. You made it a point to make sure everyone walked away with a smile and feeling better about facing the next challenge of the day. For that alone I am eternally grateful. "
Robert G. "Bob" Rundle, 68, of Birch St., Kingston, passed peacefully Thursday afternoon, May 23, at the Benedictine Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 27, 1944 in Kingston, the son of the late James and Rose Adams Rundle.
He was a graduate of Kingston High School and then served in the US Army during the Vietnam War from 1963 - 1966.
Bob had worked for Suburban Propane of Kingston for 37 years, and then for Iron Mountain for 9 years and part time at Wal Mart.
He loved to dance, in particular line dancing, enjoyed old car shows and cooking. He was fond of bird watching and feeding them.
Bob is survived by his loving companion Darlene Doleski, his daughters Robyn Norman and Sheri Bovee, his sisters Rosemarie Harris, Saugerties, Shirley Felton, Ruby, 6 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, Darlene's daughters Corina and Christina Doleski, many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers Thomas Rundle and James Rundle, Jr. and a sister Margaret Severson.
Entrusted to the care of Eric Keyser, Keyser Funeral & Cremation Service, 326 Albany Avenue, Kingston, the servcie willl be at Blue Mt. Cemetery on Wednesday at 10:00 am
The family suggests instead of flowers memorial contributions be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1905.
"Your ability to brighten up the day is already missed. You made it a point to make sure everyone walked away with a smile and feeling better about facing the next challenge of the day. For that alone I am eternally grateful. "
"Shirley, Our sincere sympathy for the passing of Bob. You are in our Prayers. Much Love Tom and Betty"
"Sheri, You are in my thoughts and prayers, I am sincerely sorry for the loss of your Dad."
"I miss you a lot, and find myself frequently imagining the things you say in your voice as if you're going to come through the door and say them. I miss the walks and the silliness... Love you Bob."
"Bob, I am saddened to hear of your passing. you always had a smile and a nice word. Please rest in peace, old friend...."
"I only had you for 7 short years, but we fit alot of love, respect and fun into those short years. I have told you this many times, but thank you for loving me and Corina and Christina. And for just being the giving person you were. We all loved you so much and still do. Miss you Hon."
"So sad to see Bob leave us.. He was a GREAT guy.. he would give you the shirt off his back.. and "jack of all trades" .. I think he hung every picture and curtains that needed to be hung in my apartment..and what a sense of humor he had.. he will be GREATLY missed!"
"I worked with Bob at Iron Mountain. A truly lovely man who was always considerate, thoughtful and with a sense of humor. I miss the break-time coffees he would bring always with a smile. He would always remind me to take break and lunch. He would never say that he was too busy to do anything. He will be dearly missed."
"It was my honor to know both Jimmy & Bobbie, living on O'neil St. I can still remember Jimmy running with his tongue sticking out the corner of his mouth, he always put everything he had into what he did, I will miss Bobbies smile & red hair.RIP Bob!"
"Sorry to see that Bobby has passed away. Was hoping to see him when we got into Kingston at the end of June. Will miss his warm smile and sense of humor. Will remember years of dancing with Bobby for quite a few years. My deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. ."
"RIP uncle bobby We will miss you dearly"