Robert William Lingenfelter

Lingenfelter, Robert W. Robert (Bob) Lingenfelter, age 85 of Gilbert and formerly of Phoenix, passed away on December 21, 2012 at The Villa Hospice in Mesa, Az. He was born on June 17, 1927 in Boicourt, Kansas. The youngest son of the late Lineus William Lingenfelter and Bertha Mae (O'Rear) Lingenfelter. Bob started his career after serving in the US Army at Palmer Mfg in Phoenix, AZ as an industrial engineer doing Mfg time studies, and ended his career as a packaging engineer at Motorola in Scottsdale, AZ. He loved fishing, listening to gospel music and watching western movies. He was well known as Mr. Fix-It since he enjoyed building things in his wood-working shop. Bob was a member of Royal View Baptist Church in Gilbert, AZ. Bob is survived by his son; David Lingenfelter (Sandi), grand-daughter; Carrie Lingenfelter, grandson; Jason Lingenfelter, great-grandson; Jayden Lingenfelter. He is preceded in death by his wife; Lucille in 2011, his sons; Robert Jr in 1984 and Timothy in 1990; sisters; Jessie and Aida, and brothers; Albert (Buck), Delbert (Del), Gilbert (Bus) and Herbert (Jack). Memorial contributions in Robert's name can be made to Grace Hospice at 480-775-2599. Greenwood Memorial Lawn Mortuary in Phoenix is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences can be made to http://www.dignitymemorial.com Robert's family would like to thank the staff at Grace Hospice and Villa Hospice for the wonderful care he received. A funeral service for Robert will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, December 29, 2012 in the chapel at Greenwood Mortuary, 719 N 27th Ave, Phoenix. The family will receive friends and relatives in the chapel at 1:30PM until the time of the service.