Robert "Bob" Julian Menthe, 80, died in Coppell, Texas, on Wednesday, November 13, 2024.

Born on June 14, 1944, in Hackensack, New Jersey, he graduated high school from Paramus High School and received a degree in German from Rutgers University. A year later, he moved to Texas, where he lived in Grand Prairie and Irving for most of his life with his wife, Mary Lou. He would spend the next 43 years working for Roadway until his retirement in 2012. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, Terrence, Kalyn, Karley, Kris, Lauren, Katarina, Aaron, Camryn, Jessica, Chloe, Mikayla, and his 10 great-grandchildren. Bob was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Irving, Texas, for 40 years, serving as an elder and Sunday school teacher. He was also a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church from 2015 until he passed away. He served on the council and was also a worship assistant. He truly enjoyed his Sunday readings to the church members and loved to share stories about his family and his knowledge of various topics like the Bible and military history.

Survivors include his wife Mary Lou, brother Jack Menthe, sister Melissa Menthe, and children Tracy Gerber (Michael), Erika Corbell (Kenyon), Tonda Jenner, Terri Gholson, and Robert Menthe III (Danielle). He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert Menthe Sr. and Gladys Menthe (Munday), and his brother, Phil Menthe.

A celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Irving, Texas.

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Arrangements under the direction of:

Aria Cremation Service & Funeral Home

1820 N. Belt Line Road

Irving, Texas 75061

(972) 607-4400