Robert Holland Flynn, age 96, of Crown Point, IN passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at his home surrounded by family.
Robert was born January 6, 1924 in St. Joseph, Missouri to Frank and Dorothy Flynn.
Bob took advantage of a football scholarship from Southern Methodist University (SMU) in Dallas for a freshman semester before World War II cut short his football career. He joined the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant, and served for four years in the Philippines and Japan. Back in the States, he earned a degree in Engineering at the Rolla School of Mines, in Rolla, Missouri. He married his high school sweetheart, Cecile Waldron, in 1947 and upon Bob’s graduation moved to Gary, Indiana where he began his long and successful career with U.S. Steel Corp. He retired in 1984 as the Division Superintendent of the Primary Mills.
Bob is survived by his seven children; son, Thomas (ZoAnn) and their two children; daughter, Beth; son, John (Linda) and their three children; son, David (Kathleen) and their three children; son, Patrick (Ruth) and their five children; daughter, Meg (Greg) Fiflis and their three children; son, Daniel (Kim). Bob was also the proud great-grandfather of nine; and great-great-grandfather to one.
Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Cecile; parents: Frank and Dorothy; his brother, Frank, and his sister, Alice Osberger.
Private Family Services were arranged by Geisen Funeral, Cremation & Reception Centre in Crown Point, IN, with interment at St. Mary’s Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to St. Mary Catholic Community School, 405 E. Joliet St., Crown Point, IN 46307.
Visit Bob’s online guestbook at www.GeisenFuneralHome.com 219-663-2500.