Robert "Bob" Earl Kreisler of Clinton was born June 24, 1939 in Cole Camp, the son of Eldon and Ruth Kreisler (Wahlers). He departed this life on Monday, January 8, 2018 surrounded by love and family at Truman Lake Manor, Lowry City, at the age of 78 years.

Robert was united in marriage to Lynette Sapp on March 26, 1961. Robert was employed by Kreisler Drug Store for approximately 13 years. Then in 1970, he made the move to Union State Bank and worked there until his retirement in 2004. Robert was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Clinton.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by brother; James, Dennis, Charles, and Gene, and sister, Mary Craig. Also by brother-in-law Jim Sapp and sister-in-law Toni Shockley.

Robert is survived by his wife of 56 years, Lynette Kreisler of the home. Daughters, Darla Harwell (Martin) of Clinton and Nicole Kreisler of Blue Springs; and son, Timothy Kreisler (Miranda) of Osceola. He is survived by grandsons, Matthew Harwell (Lise) of Fort Collins, CO, Andrew Harwell of Baltimore, MD, Marcus Kreisler of Warsaw, Noah Ruiz and Zachary Ruiz of Blue Springs, and step-grandson, Mason Knox of Warsaw.

Robert is also survived by sisters, Mildred Sands (Ralph) of Grandview, Anna Sands (Jerry) of Raymore, and Sharon Brosch (Charlie) of Sedalia; and brothers, Gary Kreisler (Teresa) of Sedalia, and Lawrence Kreisler (Kim) of Kansas City. He is also survived by sister-in-law, Vicki Booth (Jerome) of Lawrence, KS; and brother-in-laws Ronnie Sapp of Lowry City, Bill Sapp (Glenda) of Lee's Summit, Gary Sapp (Gina) of Deepwater, Kenny Sapp (Ann) of Clinton, and Will Shockley of Lawrence, KS.

Robert is also survived by a host of cousins, nieces and nephews and many other friends.

Funeral service will be Monday, January 15, 2018 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Clinton at 11AM with visitation one hour prior to service. Interment at Englewood Cemetery, Clinton. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Trinity Lutheran Church or Henry County Memory Fund and may be left in care of the funeral home.

Fond memories and condolences may be left at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home of Clinton.