Robert “Bob” Kilgore, 90, of Westfield, died Aug. 31, 2014 at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis. Born May 2, 1924 in Kansas City, Mo., he was the son of Francis and Theresa (Yehl) Kilgore.
He graduated from DeLaSalle High School, received his undergraduate degree from Rockhurst University in 1950, and his master’s degree in 1953 from the University of Missouri. He proudly served his country during a 26-year period as a major in the United States Air Force in World War II and the Korean War as a pilot and flight instructor. In 1958, he began working for Western Electric, and later became director of engineering with AT&T in Singapore. He was an avid amateur radio enthusiast and spent many hours researching his ancestry. His family fondly refers to him as “the fixer” because he could repair anything.
Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Margaret (O’Neill) Kilgore; son, Tim (Janine) Kilgore; daughter, Kathy (Ed) Elliott; grandchildren, Christine (Alex) Smith, Jennifer (Paul) Halpainy, Kaitlin (Spencer) Fields, Jackie Elliott, Theresa Kilgore and Stephen Kilgore; and great-grandchildren, Penelope June Halpainy, Annabelle Elliott Smith and Ryan Austin Fields.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister and three brothers.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Sept. 6 at St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church, 17102 Springmill Rd., Westfield, with the Rev. Kevin Haines officiating. Visitation is 4 to 8 p.m. Sept. 5 at Randall & Roberts Funeral Center, 1685 Westfield Rd., Noblesville. Entombment will be at Our Lady of Peace Cemetery in Indianapolis with military rites to follow.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Adoration Chapel/Bell Tower Building Fund, c/o St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church, 17102 Springmill Rd., Westfield, 46074. Online condolences may be made at www.randallroberts.com.
