Kenneth "Bobby" Robert Klahn

Bobby was born September 25, 1950, to Frances and Kenneth Klahn in Davenport, Iowa. At 3 years old, he moved with his parents and two older sisters, Kathy and Karen to Abilene, TX. Growing up Bobby excelled in sports, especially football and baseball. He graduated from Abilene High School, then went on to play baseball at Hardin Simmons University. He worked for many years in the freight industry before working for The North Central Texas Council of Governments. He retired from there in February. In his free time, Bobby enjoyed officiating football for over 30 years. He also enjoyed woodworking and working in his yard. July 21, 1973, Bobby married the love of his life, Vicki. Together they welcomed three daughters, Kelli, Kristen and Erin. July 21, 2010, he became a grandfather to Kollyns Ann, then six years later, Korbyn Raye. To Bobby, family was everything. He was the ultimate girl dad and granddad. His girls were his world and he was their hero. Bobby was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Kathy; and daughters, Kelli and Kristen. He is survived by his wife, Vicki; daughter, Erin; granddaughters, Kollyns and Korbyn; sister, Karen and husband Dr. Carl Hubbard. A memorial service for Bobby will be held Monday, August 1, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Moore Bowen Road Funeral Home, 4216 South Bowen Road, Arlington, TX 76016. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.moorebowenroad.com for the Klahn family.