Robert J. (Bob) Stout, 75, of Orwigsburg, passed away Sunday, March 12th, at Grandview Nursing & Rehabilitation, Danville.
Bob was born in Reading on October 27, 1947, son of the late Verna and James Stout. He attended Oley Valley Schools.

He was the loving husband of Joan L. Stout. They were married August 24, 2002, and crammed a lifetime of memories and love into their years together.

In addition to being an active member of Kimmels Evangelical Free Church, Bob was  also a member of the Orwigsburg V.F.W. In the last years of his life he enjoyed being a member of The Journey, a Bible study program at Kimmels Church, that he traveled with John Fisher.

He served his country in the U.S. Army in the Vietnam War. Subsequently, Bob owned a cleaning business, an automotive garage and drove truck.

He was very creative and spent a lot of time in his wood shop building items for friends and family. He taught himself how to play the Dulcimer. Bob was an avid fisherman and spent many hours 'drowning worms". He especially enjoyed fishing with his grandson CJ. Before Bob's health declined, he and Joan enjoyed riding their motorcycles and camping. His greatest joys came from visiting family and being Grandpa Bob.

In addition to Joan, his wife of over 20 years, Bob is survived by
Eight children. They are Lori, wife of  Carl Weikel; John Stout, husband of  Brittany; Julie Stout; Jennifer, wife of  David Crispell; Stanton Frey , husband of  Joyce; Brett Frey husband of  Micah;  Ashley, wife of  Dave Galarza and Stephanie, wife of  Adam Vietmeier.
He is also survived by 28 Grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
Bob is predeceased by his two sisters.
A Religious Service will be held 11:00 AM on  April 1 at Kimmels Evangelical Free Church in Orwigsburg, with Rev. Preston Broadhurst officiating.  Calling hours in the church will begin at 9:00 AM.
Interment, with Military Honors, will follow at Kimmels Cemetery, Orwigsburg.
Hamilton-Breiner Funeral Home, Inc. is honored to be serving the family.
Please consider donating to Kimmels Church in Bob's name, in lieu of flowers.