Robert "Bob" Carl Kroeker, was born in Bakersfield, Ca to Jacob and Zelma Kroeker on Sunday, September 16, 1928. Bob was committed to the Lord by accepting him into his soul in 1939. He was also committed to a higher education graduating from Fresno State University with a Bachelors degree as well as the Mennonite Brethren Biblical Seminary with a Master's of Arts. He married Wanda Mae Collins on June 10, 1949 and had a beautiful 67 years together before Bob's passing on Monday, February 27, 2017 in Reedley, California. He is survived by his wife, Wanda Kroeker, one son, Gordon Kroeker, one daughter, Cyndi Schnase, 9 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.