Robert Bud Kling, 50, Bremen, passed away at 5:21 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Memorial Hospital of South Bend.

He was born on Aug. 25, 1969, the son of Orville O. “Jay” and Julie (Miller) Kling, Jr.

He graduated from Bremen High School, class of 1988. He attended the Indiana Police Academy in 1994 and was a police officer for many years. He later went on to drive truck. He loved the outdoors, guns, Jeep’s, animals and camping. He had problems in his last years, but he loved his family and friends and playing golf with Joshua.

He is survived by his mother: Julie Kling, Bremen; a son: Joshua Kling, Bremen; a step-son: Alex (Brooke) Lowe, Bremen; a sister: Dawn (Aaron) Budny, South Bend; a niece: Samantha Budny, South Bend; an uncle: Charles Kling, St. Cloud, Fla.; and aunt: Gloria (Jack) Miller, Pierceton. He is also survived by many cousins.

He is preceded in death by his father; grandfathers: Orville “Bud” Kling, Sr. and Robert B. Miller; and grandmothers: Verda Bussanmas and Esther Roth; and an uncle: Garry Kling.

A time of sharing and visiting with family will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, in Mishler Funeral Home, 2030 SR 331, Bremen. Cremation will take place and a private graveside service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials to be made to the family to assist in Josh’s college fund.