Robert "Bob" William Pingel

Robert “Bob” William Pingel was born on June 23, 1958, in Rockford, Illinois to Gordon Richard Pingel and Karleen Kay (Hall) Pingel. He went to Heaven to be with his beloved Saviour, Jesus, on Thursday, December 28, 2023, in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 65 years. Bob was raised in Lightsville, Illinois and graduated with the Leaf River High School Class of 1976. He was involved with the Boy Scouts for many valuable years, later encouraging his own sons’ involvement with scouting. After high school, he enlisted and served his country honorably in the United States Navy Seabees. Upon returning home, Bob worked at a local factory where he met wonderful new friends who invited him to church. Bob learned how much God loved him and he gave his life to Christ, forever changed. Bob attended Rock Valley Community College in Rockford, Illinois and then the University of Illinois in Chicago and earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering. He was married on June 15, 1985, in La Crosse, Wisconsin to Bonnie Ann (Larson) Pingel. Bob spent most of his working life as a Mechanical Engineer with what is now Collins Aerospace. He was a faithful member at Freedom Church in Owasso, Oklahoma since moving to Owasso in 2006. Bob enjoyed serving on the Freedom Church Worship Team where he worshipped God while playing his guitars. He also kept a keen eye out for any new visitors to Freedom Church warmly welcoming any new folks that he could. As a side job, Bob gave guitar lessons at Charis Music Studio in Owasso where he taught hundreds of students over 10+ years, loving his students as much as the music they created together. In his spare time, he also enjoyed fishing, running, cycling, and working on cars for people in his church. He is survived by: His Loving Wife; Bonnie Pingel 3 Children; Joe Pingel and wife Nicole Rebecca Pingel Benjamin Pingel and wife Lauryl 1 Granddaughter on the Way; Abigail Rose Pingel Siblings; Butch Pingel Cheryl Barber and husband Tom Deb Holcomb and husband Gregg Karleen Roop and husband Rusty Mike Pingel Father; Gordon Pingel He was preceded in death by his mother, Karleen. A visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 7, 2024, at the Mowery Funeral Service Chapel in Owasso. Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 8, 2024, at Freedom Church in Owasso. Graveside service will follow at Graceland Memorial Park in Owasso. Arrangements and services were entrusted to Mowery Funeral Service.

Robert "Bob" William Pingel

June 23, 1958 - December 28, 2023