Honeoye Lake: At 73, Bob passed away at his home on Honeoye Lake on Wednesday, January 27, 2021. He was born in Rochester, New York to the late Walter and Jane Karle. Survived by his children; Stephen Karle and Robin Karle both of DeFuniak Springs, FL, his northern grandchildren; Eva Davis and Ripley Sheldon, his southern grandchildren; Ryan, Kadience, and Lillyann Karle, along with many close friends from Canada, and the US.
Once Bob graduated from High School, he went on to serve his country in the Vietnam War as a Spec. 5. After the war Bob went on to graduate from college and became a mechanical engineer for the Eastman Kodak Company, where he retired. Bob had a passion for serving his community and was the Past Captain for the Hamlin Fire Police. He will be greatly missed.
A Memorial Service with Military Honors will take place at 11 AM on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, 8624 Main Street in Honeoye. Interment took place at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Rochester. To share a memory or a condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com.
A friend for over 50 years that can’t be replaced. How will I ever catch the “big” bass without you? He was more than a friend – He was family! Rest in peace partner.
Great man, always made us laugh. Enjoyed being his neighbor and will miss visiting him at the lake. Rest easy Bob.
Will miss seeing him at Stony Creek and making us laugh. RIP Bob you will be truly missed by all.
Bob was a good friend and will be sorely missed !! Clambakes without him won’t be the same!
Bob had such a great personality! Funny, happy, and always willing to say “hello”. Have fun and keep smiling Bob
He will be greatly missed
Good man and will miss him waiting for me to get home from work . He was always in his garage waiting . He was a good friend.