Star Beacon Ashtabula OH 22 Jan 2013 Robert Kille ROSWELL, N.M. - Robert "Bob" Kille was born in Cleveland, Ohio on June 25, 1930 to Samuel and Elliot Kille, and graduated from Conneaut High School in 1948. He was predeceased by his younger brother, Charles Kille; and his parents. He moved to Roswell in the early 1990s from Glenville, N.Y. Bob married his college sweetheart, Carolyn (Pam) Ramsey on August 16, 1953. Bob is survived by his wife of 59 years, Carolyn; a son, Charlie (Betsy) Kille of Churubusco, Ind.; a daughter, Katie (Jeff) Syron of Schenectady, N.Y.; two grandchildren; and his beloved dog, "Paddy." Bob served honorably in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War before completing his engineering degree and entering the General Electric Advanced Engineering Program. He retired from GE after more than 30 years. Obituary and condolences at starbeacon.com. from http://www.lagronefuneralchapels.com ... Robert "Bob" William Kille June 25, 1930 - January 9, 2013 LaGrone Funeral Chapel 900 S. Main Street Roswell, NM 88203 KILLE, ROBERT (BOB) -- Bob was born in Cleveland, OH on June 25, 1930 to Samuel and Elliot Kille. He is predeceased by his younger brother Charles Kille and his parents. He moved to Roswell in the early 1990s from Glenville, NY. Bob married his college sweetheart, Carolyn (Pam) Ramsey on August 16, 1953. Bob is survived by his wife of 59 years, a son Charlie (Betsy) Kille of Churubusco, IN, a daughter Katie (Jeff) Syron of Schenectady, NY, 2 grandchildren and his beloved dog, Paddy. Bob served honorably in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War before completing his engineering degree and entering the General Electric Advanced Engineering Program. During 30 years with GE, Bob worked many cutting edge projects and was a senior member of the corporate consulting staff based in Schenectady, NY, retiring in the early 1990's before moving to Roswell. Bob was a craftsman and enjoyed gardening, stamp collecting and had a passion for genealogy which lead him to travel extensively in England and Scotland for research and to reconnect with distant family, and to volunteer for many years at the Roswell Family History Center. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family in Roswell, NM.