Robert Frank "Bob" Kristle Obituary (1951 - 2022)

KRISTLE, Robert Frank "Bob" - age 71, of Centerville, OH passed away Saturday afternoon, December 31, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Bob was the only child born to the late Frank John & Margaret (nee Menges) Kristle. He was born in Chicago, IL on Wednesday, February 14, 1951. After graduating from St. Mells High School in Chicago, he went on to study Graphic Design at the Art Institute of Chicago. In 1999, he met the love of his life, Vanessa; they married in 2004 and spent 18 wonderful years together. Bob worked for Blue Cross & Blue Shield, and then dedicated 30 years with Trans-Union as a Data Analyst. Bob did everything to the fullest and loved going on adventures. He loved history, current events, studying genealogy, anything "western" and The Beatles. He always enjoyed telling a good story. Bob had a heart full of love for his family and friends and will be dearly missed by everyone who knew him. Bob is survived by his wife- Vanessa Kristle, children- Robert "Rob" F. (Jill) Kristle, Jason Kristle, Amber (Keith) Seper, Amanda Buring (Vince Dominic), Bradford (Stephanie) Buring, as well as eight beautiful grandchildren- Katie, Garrett, Braden, Gavin, Abby, Max, Grayson and Grant. He was preceded in death by both parents- as well as his son- Brad Kristle. Family and friends may gather for visitation calling hours at 10AM, Friday, January 6, 2023 at Schlientz & Moore Funeral Home 1632 Wayne Ave. Dayton, OH 45410. Burial will follow at David's Cemetery- 4600 Mad River RD. Dayton, OH 45429. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bob's memory to The Kidney Foundation of Ohio (see link below). Service and great care entrusted to Schlientz & Moore Funeral Home. Online condolences, fond memories, and photos may be shared at www.DaytonFunerals.com.