Date Of Birth: June 22, 1933
Date Of Death: May 15, 2010
John Robert “Bob” Kimmet, 76, of Indianapolis passed away suddenly Saturday, May 15, 2010 surrounded by his children. He was born in Bloomington, IN on June 22, 1933, the son of the late Leo and Helen (Beers) Kimmet. He served in the U.S. Navy as a Petty Officer 2nd Class. Bob graduated from IU Business School in 1962. He chose to raise his family in the quiet community of Greensburg, IN where he owned/operated ’Kimmet 66 Service Station’ until 1984. At which time they chose to leave Greensburg on a new business venture that allowed them to travel. Bob had recently developed a passion for dancing, visiting his favorite dance studio at least three nights a week.Bob is survived by a daughter, Karen Inbody, son in law Randy, a son, Greg Kimmet; 4 grandchildren; Andrew, Sarah, Wesley, and Rebecca; two sisters, Frances Reynolds, Grace Faris. He was preceded in death by his wife, Peg; brother, Paul Kimmet; and sister, Mary Beth Fox. Memorial Service will be Friday, May 21 at 4:00 p.m. at Harry W. Moore Funeral Care, 8151 Allisonville Rd, Indianapolis, IN with visitation starting at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, family request donations be made to Gleaner’s Food Bank, 1102 E. 16th St., Indianapolis, IN 46202.
Jim Jackson says
Please accept our condolences. Bob was a real friend who would loan me his tools or anything I needed.
I will miss him.
Jim Jackson
Wesley Kimmet says
Dear Grandpa,
I’m so happy you came to NJ to see us! We loved having you here and had a blast just hanging out with you, I wish we could have spent more time together. Your on my mind non-stop…
May you rest in peace and God Bless.
With much love and respect
Wesley
Debbie Disakias says
I’m so sorry I can not be there with everyone. I wish I was there to make him steak..so tender he could eat even with his dentures!!! He loved it! He will truly be missed and I promise to take care of his son! May he rest in peace. With much love
Debbie
BOB…Thanks for the beautiful garden!!! XOXOXO
Bryan Mendoza says
We are happy that he was a part of our life. He will be missed by his friends here at the club. I posted a couple of his photos from our April Showcase on our website in the recent news section.
http://www.letsdanceclub.com
Barbara Jacobs says
Greg and Karen,
I’m so sorry to hear about your dad. I have fond memories of all of you from when we were neighbors and from when your dad had the service station. Your dad was such a special man. I looked up to him with a lot of respect and fondness. I’ll keep you in my prayers.
Tom Porter says
Karen, Sorry to hear about your Dad. We remember good memories about his gas station and also remember you when you were growing up. You have our deepest sympathy. Tom and Glenda Porter
Kevin Schroeder says
Greg,
I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. Cathy and I will keep you and your family in our prayers. I hope your memories keep him close.
Jacquie Cripe Buell says
Greg & Karen, So sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. Please know my prayers are with you both. It’s been over 30 years since we saw each other…sorry for your loss.
Jacquie Buell
MarciaSenftRichards says
Greg&Karen,
Sorry to hear of the loss of your dad.Will always remember him when you worked at the gas station. Keeping you in thought and prayers.
Wendy Flack says
Rest in peace Bob. You will be missed.
Amy Rauschman says
Greg,
I am so sorry for your incredible loss. I know how much you love your Dad, and your respect for him and your respectful treatment of others is a testament to your father’s simply kind nature. I will hold my fond memory of sharing eggnog with him…and you…one, then another, then another (smile) two Christmases ago, and know that the Gregory Kimmet he loved and we’ve all grown to love is a product of your father–though indeed self-sculpted as well.
My condolences to you, Karen, Wes, Andrew, and family.
Armen Avakian says
My sympathies to the family. I am a fellow dance student and I always enjoyed Bob’s smile.
Scott Fadynich says
Linda and I send our most heartfelt condolences to you and your family. The sudden end of a loved ones life is so hard to deal with, so know that you are all in out thoughts and there for you to lean on. Lets celebrate the wonderful lives that he has touched and left to carry on with Bob in our memories. May he rest in Peace.
Patricia White says
My deepest sympathy to the Kimmet Family, I am a fellow student of your father at the studio and he was my dancing partner when we have group lessons. He was such a wonderful man; sweet and very nice. It was a pleasure knowing him. My thoughts and prayers are with him.
Cindy Porter Reed says
Karen, Even though we haven’t seen each other in over 30 years, I still think of you and the good times we shared on good old Lincoln Street. It was always fun going down to the station and “bugging” your dad. I always appreciated his patience with trying to explain car maintenance to you and I. He will be deeply missed and I want you to know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers as you cope through this very difficult time. Love ya, Cindy
Cindy Wenz says
It was such a pleasure getting to know Bob at the dance studio. He was one of the kindest people I’ve ever met. I will miss him. My sincere condolences to his family.
Sandra Rosenthal says
My deepest sympathy to Bob’s family.I was happy to meet his daughter,sisters and grandchildren.He will be sorely missed at the dance studio.He had a great smile and was a true gentleman.Friday night group dance classes will never be the same without Bob.
Gabriella J Duffy says
You were a wonderful man and will be missed by everyone who knew you 🙂
Rest in Peace and say hi to Peg for me 🙂
Gabbie
Linda Meyer Bruns says
Dear Greg and family,
I am sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family. May the happy memories of your dad bring you comfort in the days ahead.