"Bob and I were classmates when we attended St. Francis Grade School. He was my first boyfriend when we were in the 6th grade. The girls in the class always thought he was the cutest little boy with the dark hair and eyes. I probably still have his class picture. In later years,he was friends with my extended family members. My cousins would stop by the garage to visit and shoot the bull. He was a good guy with a great sense of humor and the ability to make others laugh. Rest in Peace, Bob. Extending condolences to his family during this sad time."
In loving memory of
Robert "Bob" Klinner
December 30, 2012
Robert Allen "Bob" Klinner, age 59, of 5129 Columbus Road, Quincy died December 30, 2012, at 5:56 am in Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO.
Robert was born June 15, 1953 in Springfield, Illinois, the son of Roman and Martha Dickhoener Klinner. He married Deborah Smith on May 11, 1974 in St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church in Quincy, IL. She survives.
Bob attended Christian Brothers High School and graduated from Quincy High School in 1971. He attended Bailey Technical School in St. Louis, MO. Bob was employed by Moorman Mfg. Bob sold tools at Mac Tool Sales, and then he and his son, Ryan opened an auto repair garage in 1995. He loved hunting, horse back riding and his grandchildren. He also attended numerous car shows.
Survivors also include his son, Ryan (Angela) Klinner of Quincy and his daughter, Miranda (Sam) Miller of Clayton, IL; four grandchildren, Alexis and Avery Klinner of Quincy, and Danny and Bob Miller of Clayton, IL; a sister, Bonnie (Ken) Sparrow of Quincy, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents.
Services: 11:30 am Friday, January 4, 2013 at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home with Rev. Mickey Farlow officiating.
Burial: Calvary Cemetery
Visitation: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Thursday at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home
Memorials: to the family
www.hansenspear.com
Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of the arrangements.
Tributes
"My condolences to you Debbie, Ryan and Miranda. I was truly shocked when Mike told me about Bobby passing. I haven't seen you all in such a long time, but Bobby certainly had an inpact on all of us. He had a great sense of humor. He will be truly missed. Praying for you all."
"Ryan, your dad was a good friend. he a Gary Blomgrem decorated our car when Dick Neill and I married in 19770. We had a lot of laughs and good times. I will think of him the way he was always smiling. He often spoke to my daughter Stephanie Cress from Auto Zone.... she thought he was a good guy. My thoughts and prayers are with your family."
"I hadn't seen Bob for 35 yrs and was fortunate enough to see him weekly since this summer. Bob was truly a wonderful, hard working family guy. And, a modern day philosopher and comedian. The world could use a lot more Bobby Klinners. Sincerely......Jeff"
"Ryan my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!"
"You are in my prayers."
"I am very shocked and saddened by your loss. Bob was a great guy. Very fortunate for having met him. You all are in my thoughts and prayers."
"Miranda, Sam & family- We are so sorry to hear about your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May your memories with him bring you comfort. Please let us know if there is anything you need at all. Take Care, Zach & Amanda"
"Bob will be missed I allways got a good laugh everytime I stoped to visit."