CONNEAUT —
Robert B. Kennedy, age 90, of Conneaut, Ohio, died Monday evening, August 30, 2010, at The Villa At The Lake in Conneaut.
He was born Nov. 4, 1919, in Conneaut and was the son of William H. and Irene (Marvin) Kennedy Sr.
A 1937 graduate of Conneaut High School, Mr. Kennedy worked as an engineer for most of his 39 years on the Nickel Plate Railroad and Norfolk & Western Railroad, retiring in 1979. A Veteran, he served with the U.S. Marines during World War II.
Bob was a member of the following: VFW Conneaut Post #2856 (life member), American Legion Cowle Post #151, 60-year member of Evergreen Lodge #222 F&AM, Royal Arch Mason Chapter #76, Grand Council of Conneaut Masons Council #27, Knights Templar Cache Commandery #27, Zem Zem Shrine of Erie, Pa., Elks Lodge #256, Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Division #273 (life member) and the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Conneaut. He also served for eight years on the Conneaut Board of Education.
Bob was an avid musician and played trombone in many groups including the Marine Corps Band, the Shrine Band, the Kilpi Band and in later years, several groups in Conneaut and Florida including the Over 55 Show Band in Winter Haven where he had resided for the past several years. He also enjoyed golfing and fishing in his younger days.
Survivors include his son, Robert M. Kennedy (Karen) of Hartville, Ohio; his daughter, Susan J. Krieg Shugerts (James) of Conneaut; grandchildren, Benjamin Krieg, Kristin Krieg Lineberger (Kyle), Santos Liles, Phillip Kennedy and Stephanie Kennedy; and great-grandchildren, Julia Krieg and Simone Lineberger.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William H. Kennedy Sr. and Irene Marvin Kennedy McCumber; his wife, Ellen (Morrison) Kennedy; and brothers, Marvin Kennedy and William H. Kennedy II.
A Celebration of Life will be held 3 p.m., Friday, Sept. 3rd, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ, Buffalo and Main Sts., Conneaut, with Pastor Joyce Shellhammer officiating.
Calling Hours will be on Thursday, Sept. 2nd, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Roofing Fund of First Congregational United Church of Christ or to Hospice of the Western Reserve. Envelopes will be available at the Funeral Home and at the Church.
Obituary and condolences at www.marcyfuneralhome.com and starbeacon.com
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