Robert J. Kline,57, of Pottsville, passed away on Tuesday evening, September 3rd, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Schuylkill East Norwegian ,Pottsville.
Born in Pottsville, on July 28, 1967, he was the son of Joan (Brennan) Kline and the late Robert Kline.
He was a 1988 graduate of Pottsville High School and a member of St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville.
Bob worked at The Avenues Greenhouse for over 25 years.
He was a member of the Allied Artists, the Schuylkill County Woodcarvers, and the Wednesday Afternoon Painters, of Hazleton. Bob was a very avid Star Trek fan and based some of his paintings on that series. He especially enjoyed artwork and won several awards for his paintings. He also enjoyed singing with the Avenues Choir.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Daniel, in 2015.
Bob is survived by his mother Joan; brother, Dennis; his dear buddy and cousin, John Chris Grigalonis, who was a great supporter of Bob throughout his life; several aunts and uncles; and several nieces and nephew.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, September 10th, at 11:00 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, 913 Mahantongo St., Pottsville, with Father Kevin J. Bobbin officiating.
A viewing will be held on Monday evening, September 9th, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Lord - Bixler Funeral Home, Inc., 1818 Mahantongo St., Pottsville, and also on Tuesday morning from 10:00 a.m. until the procession will leave for church.
Interment will follow in St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Pottsville.
The family request contributions in Bob's memory be sent to: Avenues, 2 Park St., Pottsville, PA 17901.
Lord - Bixler Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be expressed at lordbixler.com.
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