Robert E. "Bob" Klingler, age 87, of Ada, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at his home with his family by his side.

He was born on April 18, 1938 in Ada, Ohio to the late Keith and Annabelle (Routt) Klingler.  On December 18, 1955 Bob married Patricia K. "Pat" (Gilbert) Klingler and she preceded him in death on July 9, 2022.

Bob is survived by a son, Jim (Cheryl) Klingler of New Philadelphia; two daughters: Deb (Jeff) Fries of Worthington and Lori Klingler of Ada; five grandchildren: Jamie (Ryan) Rieger, Keith (Jess) Klingler, Jaclyn (Stephanie) Harstine, Brittney (Karol) Nawrot, and T.J. ( Jenn) Fries; twelve great grandchildren: Preston, Parker, Peyton, Dean, Ashton, Kennedy, Livy, Max, Ruby, George, Henry, and Eleanor; and two sisters: Martha King of Alger and Mary Paul of LaFayette.

He was preceded in death by three brothers: William Klingler, George Klingler and Richard Klingler; and a sister, Elsie Mae Klingler.

Bob retired from Dana Corporation, Lima.  He served in the National Guard.  Bob was an outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, mushroom hunting and golfing.   He worked hard and played hard.  He worked seven days a week when he was not on the golf course.  Bob loved playing cards and vacationing.  You could always find him mowing yard. Most of all he enjoyed his family and attending their events.  He was known as Grandpa Faraway and Bob Bob.

Funeral services will begin at 12:00 PM on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at the Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services, Ada, with Marty Clum officiating.  Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Ada.

Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM on Saturday, December 20th at the Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services, Ada.

Memorial contributions may be made to Community Health Professionals, 1200 S. Main Street, Ada, Ohio 45810.