Robert Allen Kluth

Robert Allen Kluth was the second son of Emil and Louise Kluth, born January 9, 1942, in Dallas, Ore. He died April 9, 2004 of a massive heart attack at age 62.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, April 13 at the Grace Lutheran Church, 303 E. Nelson Rd., Moses Lake. Rev. Dan Kunkel will officiate. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel of Crematory, Moses Lake.

Bob's life was one of challenge, fear and frustration. As a teenager, Bob was stricken with mental illness and fought schizophrenia the remainder of his life. It took from him the ability to get a driver's license, have a girlfriend, marry, have a career and raise a family of his own. Although his parents tried every way to make Bob's life better, he spent most of his adult years in mental institutions or nursing homes.

Bob did derive enjoyment from his visits from his parents and other relatives, particularly the children in the family. He liked to go out for a hamburger and ice cream, or eat at buffets. He was a good ping pong player and enjoyed shooting pool.

Bob was preceded in death by his father, Emil Kluth, and his older brother, Ron Kluth. Bob is survived by his dear mother, Louise Kluth, Moses Lake, Wash., his sister, Lynette Manor and husband Paul, nieces Cally Grieb, Carrie Manor and nephew Paul Manor and their families; his sister Annette Clark and her husband Spence, niece Melissa Shipley and nephew Jim Pettis and their families; his sister-in-law Kaye Kluth; niece Ronda Smith and nephews Brian Kluth and Bill Kluth and their families.

If you wish to make a donation in Bob's name, please consider the Washington Alliance for the Mentally Ill (500 108th Ave. NE, Suite 800, Bellevue, Wash. 98004-5580), or contact Tri-Cities (P.O. Box 684, Richland, Wash. 99352), a crisis line directed by Bob's sister Annette. Our nation is sorely lacking in services, resources and empathy for the mentally ill. Please say a prayer for all those who suffer this form of illness.