January 27, 1924 - January 18, 2013
Robert L. Kirkpatrick, age 88, of Richfield, passed away on January 18, 2013. Robert is preceded in death by his parents, Esther and Lloyd; and sister, Roberta. He is survived by his wife, Margaret of 70 years; daughter, Martha (Jerry) Romine of Florida; grandchildren, Scott, Bekki (Troy), and Rachael; 7 great-grandchildren; 1 great great-grandson and one due in April; and brother, Milton (Joan) of California. Bob is a veteran of WWII and the Korean War, where he was a Aviation Equipment Technician in the Navy. He was employed by Northwest Airlines for 46 years. He was a member of the Masons, Scottish Rite and Shrine. He loved golf and tracing his family tree. His kindness, generosity and gentle strength will be greatly missed by all who loved him.