Robert S. Kline, DDS

Dr. Robert Kline passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 27, 2016. Born in San Antonio to Milton and Cecile Fullington Kline, he was a fourth generation Texan. Dr. Kline is survived by his wife of 62 years, Shirley Fisher Kline; their three children: Dr. Claire Holshouser, Carol White (Craig), and Robert Kline; and seven grandchildren: Clay and Tom Holshouser; Sam, Katie, Michael, and Paige White; and Hannah Perry.

Upon graduating from San Antonio Academy and Texas Military Institute, Dr. Kline proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. After WWII, he returned to school where he earned a B.S. from Trinity University, a M.Litt. from The University of Pittsburgh, and his D.D.S from the University of Tennessee. Then, he earned Fellowships at the Academy of General Dentistry, American College of Dentists, International College of Dentists, and the Academy of Dentistry International.

He served as President of the Texas Academy of General Dentistry, Editor of General Practitioner, and President and Director of the San Antonio District Dental Society. Dr. Kline was a Clinical Professor and founding faculty member of the University of Texas Health Science Center Dental School. He volunteered weekly at the San Antonio Christian Dental Clinic. He was a long-time member of First Presbyterian Church where he taught Sunday school, ushered, served as both Deacon and Elder, participated in medical mission trips, and enthusiastically attended the Arthur Gray Jones Bible class.

Dr. Kline will be remembered as a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. An avid fisherman and stamp collector, he especially enjoyed playing golf with his grandsons in his retirement. His family will hold visitation at Porter Loring at 1101 McCullough on Sunday January 31st from 5:00 PM to 7 :00 P.M.

CELEBRATION OF LIFE

MONDAY

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

11:00 AM

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

404 NORTH ALAMO

Interment in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery with full military honors at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mission Road Ministries, 8706 Mission Rd., San Antonio, TX 78214 or a charity of your choice.