"I went to Lake Charles High School with Bob (a class behind) and followed him to Texas A&M - though he was gone when I got there! His father was football coach at our high school and Bob was quite an athlete - great football player! Curiously, at our last class reunion, several of us asked each other about Bob since we have not heard of him since high school. I am not surprised at his military service ,his interest in high school athletics and his success in life. I know his family will miss him. Charles Ware"
In loving memory of
Robert Allen Kanoy
August 1, 2012
Robert A. Kanoy, age 78, formerly of 4624 Columbus Rd., Quincy, died July 30, 2012, at 3:17 pm in Blessing Hospital.
Bob was born July 22, 1934 in Lake Charles, Louisiana, the son of Charles Clarence and Lillian Clara Brown Kanoy. He married Marlene Frances Gronewold on February 13, 1960 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Carthage, IL. She survives.
Bob graduated from Lake Charles High School in 1952. He attended Texas A & M before enlisting in the United States Army. Bob served for almost nine years as a helicopter pilot before separating as a 1st Lieutenant. He continued flying helicopters and doing agricultural spraying for another eight years. Bob retired as an agent for Allstate after 35 years of service.
Bob loved his family dearly as well as his church and country. He also loved flying, all athletics, and sharing his big bass voice in the choir for 40 years. Bob was a faithful member of HOPE Lutheran Church. He was a former member of the Gideon's. Bob was a past president of the Quincy United Athletic Club, the Quincy High sports booster club, and was an announcer at QHS football games during the 1980's.
Survivors in addition to his wife include three children, Chuck (Brenda) Kanoy of Evansville, IN, Lt. Col. Tim (Annette) Kanoy of Troy, IL, and Kristin (Will) Spear of Quincy; seven grandchildren, Steven (Sara) Schairbaum of Dublin, OH, Ben Kanoy of Evansville, IN, Blake Kanoy of Evansville, IN, Caleb, Bethany, Anna, and Josiah Kanoy of Troy, IL; four brothers-in-law, Meinert Gronewold, Max (Elaine) Gronewold, Morris (Karen) Gronewold, all of Carthage, IL, and J.W. Fryrear of Nevada, MO; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Jean Fryrear, and two brothers-in-law, Mylon and Milford Gronewold.
Services: 10:30 am Saturday, August 4, 2012 at St. John's Anglican Parish (7th & Hampshire), with Pastor Scott Mikkelson officiating.
Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Hamilton, Illinois
Visitation: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Friday August 3, 2012 at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to HOPE Lutheran Church
www.hansenspear.com
Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of the arrangements.
Tributes
"Marlene, we want you to know of our sorry over the news of Bob's death. We shared 4 good years with Bob at LCHS. It had been a pleasure to get reacquainted with him and to meet you at recent class reunions. May God's special gifts of peace and comfort surround and sustain you and your family in these difficulty days in your lives even as you share with one another many great memories and celebrate a life well lived."
"We were so very sorry to hear about your loss of Bob. I was a 1952 classmate of Bob. He was always laughing and smiling and a very nice young man. He will be missed by all who knew him. Katherine Maloy Newell Houston, Texas"
"Sorry for your loss. I was a classmate of Bob's and always remember his infectious smile. Rayma, class of "52."
"Our deepest sympathy to you and your famly . Yor Blessing classmate Doris and Ray"
"Our condolences to Marlene, Chuck, Brenda and family, Tim, Annette and family, Kristen and Will. The peace of God be will you. Richard and Barbara Mink"
"So many good memories. I always enjoyed listening to Mr. Kanoy singing in the choir at church. He was such a great friend to my parents. We will miss him greatly. We are thinking and praying for you Marlene, Chuck, Tim, Kristen and family."
"Marlene & Family, Please know you are all in our thoughts & prayers at this very sad time. Bob was a wonderful man. He was the only person I have ever known who could make the doorbell ring when he sneezed. May God bless you all and hold you close. Lori, Dave, Ryon & Erynn McNeff."
"Dear Blessing Classmate, Our heart felt sympathy goes out to you & your wonderful family. May God be with you through this horrible time. Bob was one special guy in our eyes! Hugs, Rex & Jean"
"So sorry to hear of Bobs passing. What a great man. My condolences to all the family. Denise Schroeder"
"Dear Kanoy Family, Thinking of you and remembering a good man. Sincerely, Dick & Pat Wentura"