Robert E. Kline, Sr.100, of Gilbertsville, passed away on Saturday January 16, 2021 in the Phoenixville Hospital. Margaret E. (Yost) Kline, 92, passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2021 in Parkhouse, Royersford.
Robert was born in Royersford he was a son of the late Irma (Coffin) and Howard Kline.
Margaret was born in East Pikeland Township, she was the last surviving of thirteen children born to the late Bertha (Quigg) and Peter Yost.
She was employed by Diener Knitting Mills and Lincoln Underwear.
Robert served in the U.S. Army during WWII. Robert was a corporal, 1st Infantry Division, Company D, Ist Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment. He fought in 3 invasions, Africa, Sicily, Normandy and also in the Battle of the Bulge. He was awarded 2 Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star.
He worked at Neapco in Pottstown as a machine operator for many years until his retirement. During this time he also served as a Union Steward.
Robert and Margaret were members of Faulkner Swamp Church. He was a social member of the Gilbertsville, Royersford and New Hanover Fire Companies.
He helped build the Royersford VFW and was their first bartender and past Commander. Robert was also a member of the Royersford Italian Club.
Robert and Margaret are survived by their children, Sharon L. Rohrbach wife of William Myers of Birdsboro, Patricia A. wife of Mike Rapposelli of Birdsboro, Brenda L. wife of Glenn Moser of Barto and Robert E., Jr. husband of Jane Kline of New Berlinville. Along with fifteen grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren. Robert is survived by a sister, Jeanne Lincoln of East Coventry.
A Memorial Service will be held 10 a.m., Saturday, August 28, 2021 at the Faulkner Swamp United Church of Christ, 2077 Swamp Pike, Gilbertsville, PA with Reverend Mary Etta Mest officiating.
Arrangement are being handled by the Linwood W. Ott Funeral Home, Inc., 111 North Reading Avenue, Boyertown, PA
Online condolences may be made at www.lwottfuneralhome.com
