St. Petersburg-based financial services founder dies at 89

Bob Menke's 'entrepreneurial spirit and tenacious perseverance' led to the success of Bankers Financial Corp.

  • By Amanda Postma
  • | 5:00 p.m. May 8, 2023
Bob Menke was 89 years old.
Bob Menke was 89 years old.
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The founder of St. Petersburg-based financial services company Bankers Financial Corp., Bob Menke, died May 4. He was 89.  

 

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