Robert S. Kimmel, 80, of Waynesburg, formerly of Wind Ridge (Nebo Ridge), died at 12:03 a.m. Sunday, January 25, 1998, in Franklin Care Center, following a five-year illness. Prior to moving to Greene County in 1960, he resided in Washington County for several years. Mr. Kimmel was a member of the Crabapple Community Church, where he had formerly served as superintendent for 20 years. He was a member of the Waynesburg VFW Post 4793 and a life member of the DAV. During World War II, he served as a private first class with the U.S. Army in the Headquarters Detachment, 112th Airborne Signal Battalion. Prior to his retirement, he was employed by the Columbia Gas Transmission Corp. in Clinton for 25 years as a corrosion technician, and he was a member of the Columbia Gas Quarter Century Club. On May 28, 1960, he married Maycel Ireta, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Bernice Ann Collins of Canton, Ohio, and Charlotte Wells of Waynesburg; two brothers, Harry Kimmel of Canton, Ohio, and Edward "Ted" Kimmel of Graysville; a sister, Josephine Gildersleeve of Grove City; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Deceased are a grandson, Kenneth Parson; and a brother, Byron Kimmel. Copyright ©1998 Observer Publishing Co.Last updated Monday, January 26, 1998Robert S. Kimmel
WWII veteran worked for Columbia Gas
He was born January 5, 1918, in Berlin, a son of Peter Suder and Mae Braddock Kimmel.