Robert Minekime
Robert Minekime
Robert L. Minekime, 72 of Stockton, passed away unexpectedly, Wed., Oct. 9, 2019 at UPMC Chautauqua. Born January 30, 1947 in Salamanca the son of the late Lee and Laura Buffum Minekime. He was raised by his grandparents, Herbert and Grace Buffum and was graduated from Gowanda Central School in 1965.Bob was employed at a variety of manufacturers including; National Worsted Mills, Dahlstrom’s, Jamestown Voting Machine, Metal Products and 32 years at Cummins
Engine, retiring in 2009.He was a Lifetime Member of Stockton VFD and dedicated member of the Fire Police Squad. Bob’s also a member, Past President and Secretary of the Chautauqua County Fire Police Assn., New York State Volunteer Fire Police Assn., Loyal Order of the Moose, Son’s of American Legion Cassadaga Memorial 1280 and Life Member of Bemus Point VFW Aux.
Husband of 53 years to Dianne McCabe Minekime, who he married Dec. 17, 1966; father of, Nadine
(Dan) Kramell of Wyoming, NY, Vicky Rolfe of Westfield and Brian Minekime of Papillion, NE.;
grandfather of, Cassandra Miller of NYC, NY, Colt (Cheryl) and Peter Kramell all of Perry and Jacob Kramell of Tampa, FL, Derek Rolfe of Randolph, Danielle Rolfe of Houston, TX and Jared Minekime of Papillion, NE; brother of, David (Sue) Minekime of Kennedy. Also survived by nieces and nephews.Funeral service 1 p.m. Sunday in Jordan Funeral Home, Sinclairville. Visitation 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday (Stockton Firemen’s Service at 5:30). In lieu of flowers memorials to: New York State Volunteer Fire Police, 15 Rogers Ave., Westhampton, NY 11978 or Stockton VFD, Stockton, NY 14784.