Robert F. "Bob" Krimmel, 84, of Lancaster, PA died due to complications from a long illness of Parkinsons disease on Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at Village Vista. He was born in Lancaster and was the son of the late Frank and Blanche (Longsdorf) Krimmel.

Bob is survived by his wife Barbara A. (Hemler) Krimmel. They were married in Lancaster on June 11, 1949 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church and just celebrated there 60^th wedding anniversary.

Bob was a member of St. Leo the Great Catholic Church.

He served his country in WWII with the US Navy from 1943-1946 in the Pacific.

Bob was involved in the family brick laying business of Frank A. Krimmel. He then became a realtor with Dick Harnish for nine years. In 1989, he retired as Director of Housing and Chief of Inspections with Lancaster City after twenty years.

In 2007, Bob was inducted into the Lancaster Catholic High School Sports Hall of Fame. He was an avid LCHS sports fan. Bob played varsity football and basketball for LCHS. Before graduating from LCHS class of 1943 as class president, he entered into the US Navy and received his diploma upon completion of his Naval service. He was a former president of LCHS Athletic Association.

Bob held memberships with Millersville VFW Post #7294, Lancaster Elks Lodge #134, and Knights of Columbus Council #867.

He was also an avid Philadelphia Eagles, Phillies, and 76ers fan.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two children, son Robert S. Krimmel, of Lancaster, daughter Cindy A. Krimmel, of Lancaster, and two step-grandchildren Matt and John Wiegand. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Jared Laudenberger and brother, Richard Krimmel.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, January 9, 2010 at 1pm at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church 2427 Marietta Ave. Lancaster, PA 17601 with Rev. Peter I. Hahn as Celebrant. A viewing will take place from 12noon-1pm at the church. Final farewell and commendation will take place at St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery with Military Rites accorded by the Red Rose Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Leo the Great Catholic Church or to Lancaster Catholic Athletic Association 650 Juliette Ave. Lancaster, PA 17601. Arrangements made by the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home Millersville, PA 872-5041. To send the family online condolences please visit snyderfuneralhome.com