The Reverend Robert W. Mikol, 68, of Bethlehem Twp., PA died Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at home.
Born: June 8, 1944 in Yonkers, NY he was a son of the late Walter and Mary (Krywe) Mikol. He and his wife, the former Eileen McCabe have been married for 43 years.
Personal: He had been employed by the Lyons VA Medical Center in New Jersey as their Chaplain, working predominately with Vietnam Veterans for 25 years before retiring. He also served in Parish Ministries for many years in areas including Texas and the Lehigh Valley and was a Certified Grief Counselor. He served in the Navy Reserves and had been very active with Vietnam Veterans, working on the Vietnam Memorial, with Rolling Thunder and testifying at Congressional hearings on their behalf.
Survivors: His wife: Eileen A.; sons: Robert A. and his wife Maria of Long Valley, NJ; John A. of Palmer Twp., PA; a daughter: Allison E. of Bethlehem Twp., PA; brothers: Doug and Bruce; sister: Karen Smith; and 3 grandchildren: Brianna, Amanda and Robbie.
Services: 10 a.m. Saturday (5/25) in Sacred Heart Church, 1817 1st Street, Bethlehem; with visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton and 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday in the church. Interment will be in Holy Saviour Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions: May be made to the American Cancer Society, 393 Adler Place, Suite 170, Bethlehem, PA 18017 or Notre Dame High School, 3417 Church Road, Easton, PA 18045.
Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Jim and Susan Steiner
May 24, 2013 at 8:18 am
Dear Eileen and family,
Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. We know that God will give you the strength to heal.
Susan Pierce, widow of Charles Pierce .
May 24, 2013 at 12:02 pm
Dear Eileen and family,
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Chaplain Mikol, he was a great comfort to my husband Charles. My husband was a Viet Nam vet that was greatly troubled and Chaplain Mikol brought him great comfort and was a wonderful friend to Charles.
He spoke at the memorial service at Lyons. My husband passed on May 13, 2011.
Rev Donald P. Baker
November 30, 2013 at 6:55 pm
I attended seminary in Kentucky with Chaplain Mikol “Bob,” one year. He was an inspiration to me as it was my first year and his senior year. I enjoyed talking and praying with him. We lost touch for too many years but had reconnected about 2 years ago via email and one phone call. My condolences to his wife, children and family. We lost a good man and spiritual leader but now God has gained him back home.