Robert A. Fleming
January 11, 1935 ~ October 30, 2015
Robert (Bob) August Fleming, 80, of Canyon Lake, TX, entered into the gates of heaven on October 30, 2015, with his family by his side.
He was born in Sturgeon Bay, WI, January 11, 1935 to the late Elmer and Lucille Fleming. He attended Sturgeon Bay High School until he left to join the United States Navy in 1954. He served his country for twenty years until he retired in August 1973. During his time of service he was stationed at various bases around the world, spending many months out at sea. While he was stationed in Orange Grove, TX, he met and married the love of his life, Katheryn Patricia Fleming in 1958.
After retiring from the Navy, Bob and Kay settled down in Canyon Lake, TX with their four children. From there he went to work for New Braunfels Utilities for twenty three years until retirement in 1997. He never really fully retired as he continued to stay busy Towing and working for Porter Loring.
Bob was an active member at First Baptist Church of Canyon Lake, where he served as a Deacon. He was a loving and caring man who was always willing to lend a helping hand. He was proud of his family; known as 'tetaw' by his grandkids and great grandkids, he always had stories to share and a funny personality to keep them entertained.
Bob is survived by his sister Deloris and Husband Lee Stach, Brother Ronald and wife Jeri Fleming, Sister Jayne and husband Steve Belongia, along with many nieces, nephews and cousins. He left behind four children; son Johnny Fleming, son Robert C. Fleming, daughter Deanna Fleming and husband Mario, son James Fleming and wife Cris. Grandchildren; Robert W. Fleming and wife Karen, Garrison Maurer and wife Sato, Katy Louthen and husband Shane, Cody Fleming and wife Jennifer, Jason Fleming and wife Theresa, Giordan Aristeguieta and husband Rick, Amanda Garcia and Jenna Garcia. Great grandchildren; Kellan, Paityn, Alissa, David, Luke, Liam, Isaia, Madison, Emma, Mikayla, Sydni, Noah, Andrew, Eric, and Tori.
A memorial service celebrating the life of Robert August Fleming will be held at the First Baptist Church of Canyon Lake at 2:00 PM on Monday November 9, 2015.
There are no words to describe how much I love and miss you and I think that you were taken too soon. Our family was not ready to let our Tetaw go, but we all know he is at peace in heaven with our nana.
Miss my daddy. I love you so much. I’m just believing that this is God’s plan. Until we meet again.
May you rest in peace tetaw we know your in heaven with nana looking down . you were such a great person love you
So sorry for your loss Deanna. It is never hard when it is a parent. Love you!!
So sorry for your loss to all of the Fleming family. It’s been too many years since I have seen any of you. Rejoice that he is home now.
I am so sorry for this great loss. I worked with Bobby at NBU in the Electric Department and so enjoyed his stories and wisdom. My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family.
We are so sorry for the loss of your Dad. We are saddened, also, to lose a friend of 55 years. He was a good friend and mentor as he and I worked together in the machine shop at Barber’s Point, Hawaii from 1960-62. I often think of him, as he taught me the safe and proper use of tools and equipment. We have kept in touch through the years with a card and letter at Christmas time. In one of our visits to their home in 1982 Bob said to me, “would you believe that I am a deacon in a Baptist church?” I replied “would you believe that I am a deacon in a Baptist church!” (God works in mysterious ways) May God bless all of your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.