Robert C. “Bob” Kunkle, 78, of Larimer died Saturday October 10, 2020 at Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroeville. He was born July 16, 1942 in Greensburg, a son of the late Robert H. and Louise M. (Hellmann) Kunkle. Prior to his retirement he was employed at Lutheran brotherhood Fraternal Insurance. He was a member of the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, in Irwin where he was the director of music for 55 years. Bob was also a member of the American Guild of Organists, and the Shidle Lodge 601 F&AM, Irwin. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by brother-in-law Alfred Bilesimo. Surviving are his wife of 57 years Marion G. (Gongaware) Kunkle: two daughters Sarah M. Carter and Susan M. Ceklosky and her husband, Joe; two grandchildren Wesley and Emma; sisters and brother Carole Bilesimo, Sarah “Sally” Sheakley and her husband, Tom , Karl Kunkle and his wife Debbie and numerous nieces and nephews. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held November 7th at The Holy Trinity Lutheran Church at 11:00 a.m. The family suggests in lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church for Organ Enrichment, 502 Main Street Irwin, PA 15642.