Robert Henry Klinkner
April 15, 1955 - October 17, 2017
Obituary
MADISON-Robert "Bob" Klinkner, age 62, of Madison, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017, after a short battle with leukemia. He was born on April 15, 1955, in Madison, the son of Henry and Mary (DeBeck) Klinkner. Bob was a 1973 graduate of Madison East High School. On Oct. 9, 1976, he married Donna Annen. He was employed with Schoep's Ice Cream for over 38 years until his retirement in January of this year. Bob enjoyed cheering on the Badgers, Brewers and Packers, and traveling with his sons to various sporting events. He loved spending time with his family, especially with his granddaughters. Bob also took pride in meticulously caring for his yard. In addition to his wife, Donna, survivors include his children, Mathew (Elizabeth), Alissa (Ben) Arpke and Andrew; his two grandchildren, Ava Arpke and Emma Stilson-Klinkner; six brothers, Conrad, David (Sherry), Patrick (Kathleen), Greg (Kim), Joe (Patti) and Jeff (Beth); three sisters, Sue (Tom) Parker, Barb Baker and Sara (Steve) Storck; and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. DENNIS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 505 Dempsey Rd., at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017, with Fr. Joji Allam presiding. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 23, 2017, and also on at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Tuesday. A special thank you to all of the wonderful doctors, nurses, and staff at Meriter Hospital for their exceptional care of Bob and his family. Memorials may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society: http://www.justgiving.com/Bob-Klinkner.
Events
Visitation
Mon Oct 23, 2017 @ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Visitation
Tue Oct 24, 2017 @ 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM CDT
St. Dennis Catholic Church (Madison) • 505 Dempsey Rd., Madison, WI null
Mass of Christian Burial
Tue Oct 24, 2017 @ 10:30 AM CDT
St. Dennis Catholic Church (Madison) • 505 Dempsey Rd., Madison, WI null
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Memories
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john andruss
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God bless you Bobby, you were a true friend and i will miss you alway, rest easy my friend.
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Dean gruna
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A man who welcomed me in a place of employment, and became a rock to keep me coming to work every day. Bob you were a great friend as well as co-worker. R.I.P my dear friend!!
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Julie Balzer (Hunter)
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Bob you are not only my cousin but you were a special friend and coworker. I will never forget your laugh. Also Bob you were kind enough to sell me your 74' Nova for a darn good price Evan though others offered you more. You also sold me my first decent dining room table and hutch. Thank you Bob. You Bob will ALWAYS have a special place in my heart.
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Joann Johnson
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My mother, Margaret Hartwig, sends her condolences. She liked Bob so much.
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Becky Disch
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Bob was an amazing Dad and Grandpa. He leaves a big hole in everyone's lives. Sorry for your loss.
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Sara Storck
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This is a memory from our cousin Gary Hunter. Gary, I'm sure you won't mind me posting this, Gary said: One of my memories of Bob was playing tennis one summer. I was playing twice a day every day with three other guys (one being Tim Lehmann) the summer between my freshman and sophomore year of high school. Your mom asked if I would see if Bob wanted to play because he worked nights and had nothing to do but watch the Gong Show and Bewitched during the day. So I called him to play in the mornings. Little did I know, Bob played for BLOOD. He wouldn't give his little cousin a chance. Trying to return his serve was an act of self defense. After a month I stopped playing because I was tired of getting my a** kicked. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and all the Klinkners.