Robert W. Clinedinst

Robert William Clinedinst was born on June 11, 1939, in Strasburg, Pennsylvania, and was raised in the Catholic faith, which guided his values throughout his life. He grew up in Lancaster, attended Sacred Heart School, and served as an altar boy. From a young age, Robert learned the value of hard work and independence—as a Boy Scout, a newspaper boy, and riding his bike through the neighborhood selling soft pretzels.

On July 7, 1956, Robert was sworn into the United States Navy, where he proudly served for four years. His time in the Navy helped shape the man he became—disciplined, steady, and always willing to step forward when needed.

In 1959, Robert married Joan, beginning a lifelong partnership rooted in love, loyalty, and shared adventure. Together, they built a family that meant everything to him. Following his military service, Robert began a dedicated career with United, where he eventually retired. His career provided stability for their growing family and opened the door to a lifetime of travel and cherished memories. Robert was a devoted father to three children, a proud grandfather to four grandchildren, and a joyful great-grandfather to seven great-grandchildren. His family was his greatest accomplishment, and he found his deepest happiness in being surrounded by them.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Madeline and William Clinedinst, and his brother, David Clinedinst. He is survived by his sisters, Lillian Gingrich and Arlene Briggs; his beloved wife, Joan MacArthur; his children, Wendy Lyng, Dwayne Clinedinst, and Bonnie Blewitt; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren, all of whom carry forward his love, values, and spirit.

Robert worked hard and played hard. He was always willing to try something new and never lost his sense of joy or curiosity about the world around him. He loved riding his Harley Davidson, camping, and fishing—finding peace and freedom in the outdoors. In 2004, he moved to Florida, embracing a new chapter of life with the same openness and enthusiasm he carried throughout his years. Robert, as resident of Port Orange, Florida, passed away on January 12, 2026, at the age of 86.

Robert had a gift for seeing beauty—in the land, in people, and in relationships. He appreciated life not only in its biggest moments, but in the everyday ones, and he taught those around him to do the same. He lived fully, loved deeply, and leaves behind a legacy of warmth, adventure, and family that will continue through generations.

THE TRAIN

At birth we boarded the train and met our parents, and we believe they will always travel by our side. As time goes by, other people will board the train: and they will be significant i.e. our siblings, friends, children, and even the love of your life. However, at some station our parents will step down from the train, leaving us on this journey alone. Others will step down over time and leave a permanent vacuum. Some, however, will go so unnoticed that we don’t realize they vacated their seats. This train ride will be full of joy, sorrow, fantasy, expectations, hellos, goodbyes, and farewells. Success consists of having a good relationship with all passengers requiring that we give the best of ourselves. The mystery to everyone is: We do not know at which station we ourselves will step down. So, we must live in the best way, love, forgive, and offer the best of who we are. It is important to do this because when the time comes for us to step down and leave our seat empty we should leave behind beautiful memories for those who will continue to travel on the train of life.

I wish you all a joyful journey.

A funeral service will be held at Volusia Memorial Funeral Home, located at 4815 Clyde Morris Blvd, Port Orange, FL, 32129, on January 17, 2026, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm.

Following the funeral service, a committal service will take place at Volusia Memorial Park, situated at 550 North Nova Road, Ormond Beach, FL, 32174, on January 17, 2026, from 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm.