Robert Kendel Jr

Robert Bruce Kendel Jr, was born July 13, 1970 at Orlando Regional Hospital in Orlando Florida. and went home to be with his Lord on May 13th 2024 surrounded by his wife children and parents.  He was a dearly loved husband, father and  son.

 Robbie growing up was always helpful and learned to cook at a young age. He  became a cub scout in  pack 236 in 1981 and received an award from the club for putting out a fire on the kitchen stove.  He resided in Orlando, Florida until   1982 when his family moved to Louisiana he and attended school there until his graduation.. He played drums  in the band at Henry Ford Junior High School,  Avondale Louisiana and had learned to play piano after only six lessons. While in Avondale he worked for Winn Dixie while attending school. 

He moved back to the Orlando area  in early 2000,s. 

He loved his music and went on to play guitar along with other instruments  and played with at least two bands. 

He loved going to church and also played  at Oak Ridge Baptist Church as their pianist.

Roller Skating was also one of his loves as well as cooking along with his love for music. 

He attended and graduated from Culinary School in Kissimmee. Robbie went on to work for Angel's and Sonic before becoming unable to work.

Robbie met the love of his life  Kimberly Ballo,  and  they married May 9 2004 and began their life together  and were married for 20 years. They have two children Robert Kendel III  and Aspen Dawn Kendel.  Robbie had great love for family and always put them first after his Lord.

Robbie is dearly missed and has been loved by his family and he will always be in our hearts.

There will be a memorial service, for Robert Bruce Kendel, Jr. at Galatian Baptist Church 6501 Randolph  Pine Castle, Florida  on  June 15th and 2 PM.