Robert James Stine, 98, long-time Bartlesville resident, passed away on
July 18, 2019
Born August 16, 1920 in Craig County, Ok. The eldest son of William Verl
and Violet (Dewey) Stine. Robert grew up in and around Edna, Ks.
Graduating from Edna High School in 1938, Coffeyville Jr. College in
1940, and Kansas State College Pittsburg in 1949.
Always the staunch patriot, Robert enlisted in the Army Air Corp on
January 14, 1942. Completing 26 Air Combat Missions as a Navigator
flying B-24 Liberator bombers. He was awarded the Silver Star,
Distinguished Flying Cross, (Army) Air Medal, and four Oak Leaf Clusters
for heroic actions in battle. Following his battlefield deployment, he
was an Instructor for B-25 and B-29 lead crews. Upon his honorary
discharge from active duty, Robert enlisted in the Air Force Reserve
retiring as a Lt. Colonel after 20 years of service in 1969.
Robert worked for Phillips Petroleum for 35 years. Retiring in 1983 as
the Director of Insurance. He was known internationally as an expert in
Oil casualty insurance and served as a director on the boards of Oil
Insurance Ltd. Hamilton, Bermuda and Offshore Pollution Liability Assn.
Ltd. London, England.
Robert was the President of the Oklahoma chapter of the American Society
of Insurance Managers 1961-74.
Robert married Wintress Collen Wiley of rural Chetopa, KS in 1947. They
enjoyed traveling together visiting countries all over the world. One of
their favorite trips was to Machu Picchu, Peru. He was devoted to
Wintress and would remain so all his life.
Robert was a devoted family man and doting grandfather. He was a
talented woodworker, particularly enjoyed building and fixing antique
clocks for family and friends. He was known for his expertise in
genealogy, wiring many books on family lineage. You could frequently
find Robert helping others research their family histories. He was a
proud member of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) and the
Descendants of the Founders of Ancient Windsor (Windsor, CT.).
Robert is survived by his son Gregory and his wife Susan, grandsons
Christopher, David Velasco, and great grandson Aksel Stine.
Robert was
preceded in death by his beloved wife Wintress, eldest son Marc and his
younger brother W.V. Stine Jr.
Robert's family will receive friends at Stumpff Funeral Home,
Bartlesville on Monday, July 22 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
A memorial
service for Robert will be held at East Cross United Methodist Church on
Tuesday at 2:00pm.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to East Cross United
Methodist Church, 820 SE Madison Rd., Bartlesville, Oklahoma.
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