Robert Klingel – Buckner, IL

Robert Klingel, 82, of Buckner passed away on September 29, 2018 at the Herrin Hospital.

He was born on July 25, 1936 in Christopher to Theodore “Ted” and Aslee (Motsinger) Klingel.  He married Lois Ann (Stoebig) Klingel on September 7, 1957 and she preceded him in death on December 28, 2009.

Survivors include his son Chris Klingel of Buckner; one sister Brenda (Roger) Rice of Coello; two brothers Deon McGuire of Herrin and Kenny Klingel of Eureka, CA; sister-in-law Beverly Klingel of Christopher; and several nieces and nephews.

Robert was active in the West Franklin Historical Society in Mulkeytown.  He was past president of the Six Rivers Racing Association, a member of the Eureka Eagles, and Humboldt Grange Club all in the Eureka, CA area.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one brother William Donald Klingel, and two sisters-in-law Donna McGuire and Naomi Ruth Klingel.

Funeral services will be on Wednesday October 3, 2018 at 11:00 AM at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher.  Visitation will be on Wednesday from 10:00 AM until the time of the service at 11:00 AM.  Entombment will be at Egyptian Memorial Gardens in Energy.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the West Franklin Historical Society and will be accepted at the funeral home.

For a full obituary go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com

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