Dr. Robert W. Linnemeier
  Dr. Robert Linnemeier, 88 of Bloomington, died peacefully Friday, September 28th, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born July 16, 1919, in Goodland, IN, the oldest son of Rev. Oscar W. Linnemeier and Luellen (Boltemeier) Linnemeier. He served in the Army Air Corps during the Second World War. He received his B.S. from Indiana University, Bloomington, and his D.D.S. from the IU School of Dentistry in Indianapolis.
  His dental office was on Kirkwood, and many will remember his daily strolls through the area while smoking his customary cigar, whereupon he was affectionately dubbed “The Mayor of Kirkwood”. He was a devoted family man and a kind-hearted friend to many. He was a fanatic golfer (rain and snow rarely deterred him). He loved large trees, well tailored suits, the music of Bach and the books of Thoreau.
  He was actively involved in his community. At various times, he was President of many organizations, including the Bloomington Redevelopment Commission, the Monroe County Mental Health Association, the Boys Club, the United Fund, the IU Varsity Club, and the Bloomington Branch of the Indiana Dental Association. He was a member of the Kiwanis Club and the Bloomington Country Club, and served for many years as a bank director of Fifth Third Bank.
  He is survived by his wife, Margaret Linnemeier, and her sister, Lena Timerson; his sister, Margaret Copple (Bill); his children, John Linnemeier (Marcia), Dr. Allen Linnemeier (Kathy), Dr. Richard Linnemeier (Christine), Philip Linnemeier (Paula), Susanne Kindred, Anita Shade (Emily), and Lena Linnemeier; his grandchildren, Emily Sylvester (William), Meghan Linnemeier, Jacques Linnemeier, Thea Linnemeier, Micah Linnemeier, Claire Linnemeier, Joseph Linnemeier and Anna Kindred; and his great-grandchildren, Samuel Sylvester and Jackson Harris.
  He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Jane Linnemeier; his brothers Norman and Donald; and his sisters Lois Carmichael and Helen Gade.
  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church Columbarium Fund or to Bloomington Hospice.

There will be a memorial service at 2 p.m. on October 9, at the First United Methodist Church.