In Remembrance Of
Robert W. “Bob” Croskell, Sr.
Robert W. ?Bob? Croskell, Sr.,79, of Platte County, MO passed away Saturday, June 28, 2008.
He was born on June 30, 1928 to William Dale and Laura Catherine (Alley) Croskell in Edgeley, ND, the youngest of 5 children. Bob attended grade school in Edgeley and later graduated from San Diego High School, San Diego, CA.
Bob was united in marriage to Jean Parry in which they had three sons, Mike, Richard and Rob. His wife, Jean, passed away in May, 1972. On July 23, 1988, Bob married Ada L. Blankenship, and they resided in Platte County.
Bob was an original crew member for the Flying Tiger?s based in California. He then worked for TWA in Kansas City, MO as a flight engineer instructor, where he retired in 1990 after 35 years. Bob?s retirement allowed him to expand his involvement with cattle, real estate and gave him the opportunity to spend time with his grandchildren and family.
Bob was a member of the Hoover Christian Church, Tarpa, TWA Heart of America Alumni, the I.O.O.F Oliver P. Gentry #877 and the Rebekah Lodge #677 both in Gladstone.
He was also preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Boyd and Jack and two sisters, Beth and Mary.
Bob is survived by his wife, Ada of the home; three sons, Mike Croskell, Richard Croskell and wife, Cindy and Robert Croskell, Jr. all of Platte County, MO; grandchildren, Mitchell, Nicolette, Benjamin, Mikayla, Audrey and Corrie, 4 step-children, 22 step-grandchildren, and 13 step-great-grandchildren; nephews, Sam Croskell and Doug Croskell; nieces, Elizabeth Zonker, Nancy Neiman and Dana Smith, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 2nd at Hoover Christian Church, Platte City.
Burial: Platte City Cemetery
Visitation: 6:30-8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Smithville
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Hoover Christian Church.
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June and April Trudel
I had just been thinking of Bob who was our landlord when my sister and I were girls. I had come across a deck of TWA playing cards that he gave me over 30 years ago. I just happen to look to see if his name would appear on the internet and I am sad to learn of his passing.
I have fond memories of Bob and send my sincere condolences to his family. June M. Trudel
Melinda Miller - Steele
To all who lost a wonderful man, I am deeply sorry for your loss. Bob was an incredibly likeable person and always had such great stories to tell . . . .