Obituary

Mr. Robert E. Kleinschmidt

Saginaw, Michigan

March 16, 1931 - January 30, 2009

   Robert E. Kleinschmidt passed away Friday, January 30, 2009, at his home with his family surrounding him. He was the only child of Earl C. and Esther (Beuthin) Kleinschmidt. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Court and Bond. He attended Herig School and St. Paul’s Lutheran School. He graduated from Arthur Hill Trade School in 1948 and worked as a draftsman at Michigan Bell until entering the Army. He served in the 5th AAA Battalion, Wiesbaden, Germany. Prior to his retirement, he was employed at Baker Perkins, General Motors - Plant One, and Saginaw Steering Gear. Surviving him is Louise, his wife of 57 years; his children, Nancy (Eugene) Peters, Lori (Robert) Adkins of Saginaw, Jeff (Sheri) Kleinschmidt of Ann Arbor, MI; his grandchildren, who made Papa so very proud, Pastor Matthew (Meghan) Peters, Emily Peters, Molly Adkins, Megan (Justin) Moore, and Nicole Kleinschmidt; great-grandchildren, Benjamin and Eleanor Peters; several sisters-in-law, many loving nieces, nephews, and cousins. Also surviving is one Aunt, Margaret Sova.
  The family wishes to thank Covenant - VNA/Hospice for the special loving care given to Robert by Jennifer, Barb, Barry, and Pat.
  Memorial service will take place 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 3, 2009, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 808 Weiss. The Rev. Michael R. Korte will officiate. Private burial will follow at a later date in Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery. Friends are welcome to visit with the family at the church on Tuesday from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service. Memorials may be given to Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Covenant - VNA Hospice, 500 S. Hamilton St., Saginaw, MI 48602 or charity of your choice. Memories and sympathies may be shared with the family online at WakemanFuneralHome.com Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wakeman Funeral Home, Inc., 1218 N. Michigan Ave., Saginaw.