Robert R. “Bob” Killian, 77, of Lancaster passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at Lancaster General Hospital. He was born in Lancaster to the late Richard and Ruth (Kyle) Killian.

Bob is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Anne Litwin Killian.

Bob served his county with the US Navy.

He was a butcher and owner of the former Stockyard Beef Store on Ross Street and retired as a salesman with Gibble Chips, Inc. in 2004.

He was a J.P. McCaskey graduate. Bob was a former member of the local VFW, Legion, Hubley Club, Rainmakers, Otters, and the Moose Lodge in Elizabethtown. He enjoyed boating, playing golf, cooking, and was known by many for his generous nature.

Surviving in addition to his wife, son, Robert R. Killian, Jr., husband of Mary, of Windsor, PA, daughter, Tracey Killian, of Akron, two step daughters, Victoria Lunger, of Renova, PA, Melanie Miller, wife of Larry, of Lititz, three step sons, Mark Litwin, husband of Cathy, Lancaster, John Litwin, of Germantown, MD, Gregg Litwin, husband of Crystal, of Lancaster, numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and a brother Barry Killian, husband of Cheryl, of Lancaster. He was preceded in death by a younger brother, David Killian.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Memorial Service on Friday, June 17, 2011 at 2pm at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 3110 Lititz Pk. Lititz, PA 17543 with The Rev. Norman Hohenwarter officiating. A visitation will take place one hour prior to the service 1-2pm. Interment will be in Riverview Burial Park with Military Honors rendered by the Red Rose Veterans Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Bob’s memory to the American Heart Association 610 Community Way Lancaster, PA 17603. To send the family an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100