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Robert D. Kinnally Sr. Bob was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus Christ and his mother, Mary on February 14, 2011 at the age of 82. God decided that on Valentine's Day, it was time for him to leave the love of his earthly life, Margaret, for the love of his eternal life, Jesus Christ. He was born in Chicago, Illinois to Howard and Gertrude Kinnally on August 11, 1928. Bob was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Howard Jr. Anne, Richard and Rev. Timothy Kinnally CSSR., and infant grandson Blaise Anthony Pratka. He is survived by his beloved wife, Margaret Ann and nine children, Mary Pat Ron Kosub, Tom Diane Kinnally, Shirley John Eichelberger, Marilyn John Moncivias, Kathy Carlos Santana, Tim Gayle Kinnally, Rick Amy Kinnally, Maureen Darrell Pratka, and Robert Jr. Carol Kinnally, 24 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren. Bob was a 1945 graduate of St. Gerard High School and attended St. Mary's University for two years while working for the Redemptorist priests at St. Gerard Church. He began work at Ft. Sam Houston in 1951 as a GS-2 and retired for medical reasons from Kelly AFB as a GS-13 after 25 years. He was the Branch Chief of the C-5A SM Division Program. During his career with the Air Force, he received 6 Outstanding Program Awards and 1 Sustained Performance Award. After gradual health improvement, he volunteered to assist at St. Gerard High School. This resulted in a voluntary 22 year career. He was deeply involved in parish life and with Church activities, including taking Holy Communion to the sick and homebound, and serving on the Parish Council Committee. Bob received many awards for this work for the Catholic Church. He was named as parish representative to St. Gerard High School and then continued to serve on the St. Gerard High School Council for 25 years. In 1994, he was named Outstanding Catholic School Leader in San Antonio. He received an award as Outstanding St. Vincent de Paul member while a parishioner at Holy Name Church and a special award from Archbishop Fury for his overall efforts for the Archdiocese. His every effort was directed at using his talent for God, family, and country. He taught his children prayer through the many nights of family rosaries and attending Mass and to treat all people with love and respect. Bob and Margaret made the ultimate sacrifice of sending all 9 of their children through 12 years of Catholic education. He experienced much joy attending all of his children's and grandchildren's extracurricular activities, and encouraging them to work hard. His children took pride in what they do because of the praise he gave them in their accomplishments. We love you so much Daddy and will always keep your memory close in our hearts. Visitation will be held on Thursday at 6:00 p.m. at St. Gerard Catholic Church with recitation of the rosary at 7:00 p.m. The Mass of Resurrection will be held on Friday at 10:00 a.m. at St. Gerard Catholic Church with internment at St. Jerome's cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the St. Gerard Catholic Church, 1523 Iowa Street, San Antonio, TX 78203 or St. Gerard Catholic High School, 521 S. New Braunfels Avenue, San Antonio TX 78203. The family wishes to thank Dr. Cristo Calle and Dr. Thomas Fischer and their staff for their commitment and dedication to his well-being.

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Robert D. Kinnally Sr.

August 11, 1928 - February 14, 2011