Robert Albert Kehl, Jr.

Robert Albert Kehl, Jr, age 87, died at his home in Littleton, CO on October 8, 2024.

He was born on May 19, 1937 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Bob and Elsie Kehl. He was the proud big brother to his sister, Jerry Oviatt (Kent & Danielle), and brother Doug Kehl (Jenny, Steve, Mindy, preceded in death by Roberta and Matt). He was also survived by Jane, his wife of 62 years, their daughter Karla (Tony), son Bobby, and son Rick (Erin).

He was the proud mentor, Grandpa, and Papa to TJ (Dana), Karlee (Nick), Chase, Kelsie, Brooklyn, Quinncy, and Ryder.

Also, he was the Great Papa Bob to Sydney, Kade, Bryce, Kort, and Kayzie.

Bob graduated from East High School, the University of Utah, and an intensive engineering program at the University of Colorado.

After serving our country in the Army and the United States National Guard, he had a fifty plus year career at the phone company. One of his fondest career memories was his appointment to the National ESAC Committee. He enjoyed years of collaboration and friendship.

Bob enjoyed coaching his sons’ baseball and soccer teams. He had a knack of turning underdogs into winners on and off the field. He also logged many hours volunteering at the National Sports Center for the Disabled in Winter Park and Meals on Wheels in Littleton.

In his retirement years he worked in West Yellowstone at the Museum. He loved touring others in the Yellowstone Historic Yellow Bus and sharing his vast knowledge of Yellowstone National Park.

Bob enjoyed traveling, fishing, skiing, train rides, tutoring grandkids in high level math, and family. Memories were made and cherished at home, the cabin in Island Park, Idaho, Yellowstone, Hawaii, and Disney.

He was a man that will be remembered for a Coke and a smile, Heinz Ketchup, Wonder Bread, Twinkies, Malasadas, apple turnovers, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, marbles, and sticky mops.

Until we meet again… Rest in Peace Big Bob. We love you beyond words.

Services to be held at Fort Logan National Cemetery on November 1, 2024 at 11:30 am, all are welcome to attend. Reception to follow. Information will be provided at the service.