He is preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Kreiser; parents, James Kreiser and Elva May Weirich; brothers, Boy, Denny, Eddie; and sisters, Joyce, Ruthanne, Doris, Sis, and Nancy. He is survived by his children, Kimberly Kreiser, Thomas (Cindy) Kreiser, and Bob (Carrie) Kreiser; grandchildren, Carie (John) Anderson, Brittnie (Kris) Moore, David (Jade) Nisonger, Brittany (Mike) Nisonger; great-grandchildren, Revan, Talyn, Baley, Marley, Ava, Abigail, Easton, Abbey and Cade; brothers, Mike Kreiser and Larry Kreiser; and sisters, Bonnie and Linda.
Because of Robert's love for hunting, his family encourages wearing camouflage clothing if possible.