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Robert L. Minekime

Robert L. Minekime, 72, of Stockton, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019, at UPMC Chautauqua.

He was born Jan. 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 the Stockton Volunteer Fire Department and dedicated member of the Fire Police Squad. Bob’s also a member, past president and secretary of the Chautauqua County Fire Police Association, New York State Volunteer Fire Police Association, Loyal Order of the Moose, Son’s of American Legion Cassadaga Memorial 1280 and a life member of Bemus Point Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary.

Husband of 53 years to, Dianne McCabe Minekime, whom he married Dec. 17, 1966; father of Nadine (Dan) Kramell of Wyoming, N.Y., Vicky Rolfe of Westfield and Brian Minekime of Papillion, Neb.; grandfather of Cassandra Miller of New York City, Colt (Cheryl) and Peter Kramell, all of Perry, Jacob Kramell of Tampa, Fla., Derek Rolfe of Randolph, Danielle Rolfe of Houston, Texas and Jared Minekime of Papillion, Neb.; and brother of David (Sue) Minekime of Kennedy. Also survived by nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday in Jordan Funeral Home, Sinclairville. Visitation will be from 3-6 p.m. Saturday (Stockton Firemen’s Service at 5:30 p.m).

In lieu of flowers memorials to New York State Volunteer Fire Police, 15 Rogers Ave., Westhampton, NY 11978 or Stockton Volunteer Fire Department, Stockton, NY 14784.