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Robert James "Bob" Kirsling

Robert James "Bob" Kirsling

Male 1924 - 2013  (89 years)   Has 2 ancestors but no descendants in this family tree.


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  • Name Robert James Kirsling 
    Nickname Bob 
    Birth 8 Oct 1924  Hibbing, St. Louis, Minnesota, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    FamilySearch ID LYG1-L4Z 
    Death 28 Oct 2013  Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, California, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Burial 6 Nov 2013  Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, San Mateo, California, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
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    Person ID I178164  mytree
    Last Modified 29 Feb 2024 

    Father Newphrey Laurence Kirschling,   b. 9 Jun 1887, Stockton, Portage, Wisconsin, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 20 Feb 1972, Hibbing, St. Louis, Minnesota, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 84 years) 
    Mother Anasthasia Barbara Klesmit,   b. 31 Dec 1888, Polonia, Portage, Wisconsin, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 10 Apr 1964 (Age 75 years) 
    Marriage 4 May 1909  Polonia, Portage, Wisconsin, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F43428  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 8 Oct 1924 - Hibbing, St. Louis, Minnesota, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 28 Oct 2013 - Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, California, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - 6 Nov 2013 - Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, San Mateo, California, United States Link to Google Earth
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  • Notes 
    • Obituary:

      Robert Kirsling, 89, passed away Monday, October 28, 2013 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Hibbing, Minnesota, Mr. Kirsling was a proud U.S. Army Veteran of World War II and retired an engineer from Western Electric in 1985.

      He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 63 years, Ardelle Wigner and his beloved children Karin Heath, Robert M. Kirsling (Patti), Janet Duncan (Gary) and David Kirsling.

      Bob was the doting grandfather of Tracy Oskolkoff (Aaron), Shannon Munsey (John), Melanie Hurtado (Jonathan), Melissa and Shane (Mary) Duncan, Amy Key (Craig), Elizabeth Heath, Rachel Kirsling and Leah Hyland (Nate). He was the greatest great-grandfather of sixteen. Bob is also survived by sisters-in-law Lenora Hylander and Jean Wigner and brother-in-law Wayne Wigner and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents Newphry and Anastasia Klaysmat Kirsling, sisters Margaret McDonald and Amy Maney and brothers Benedict and Louis Kirsling.

      The family will begin receiving guests at 10:30 prior to the memorial mass on Wednesday, November 6, 2013 at 11:00 at St. Cyprian's Catholic Church, 1133 W. Washington Ave. in Sunnyvale. A private inurnment will be at Golden Gate National Cemetery, 1300 Sneath Lane in San Bruno.

      In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Anthony's Foundation, 150 Golden Gate Avenue, P.O. Box 39000, San Francisco, CA 94139-5719; Pathways Hospice, 585 North Mary Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085 or a charity of your preference.

      Source: Cusimano Colonial Mortuary