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ROBERT C. "BOBBY" MARBURGER JR. On the morning of April 19th, Robert C. "Bobby" Marburger Jr., 51, passed into the arms of our Lord after an extended battle with cancer. Born in Galveston, Texas on March 6th, 1959, Bobby grew up in Columbus and then resided in Houston.Bobby is survived by his wife Carolyn, son Miles, stepdaughters Tracie and Stefanie, grandson Kadin, parents Sylvia and Cecil, sister Brenda Anderson and her husband Dale, brother Byron and his wife Rebecca, niece Elizabeth, nephews Colin, Mason and Price, and numerous friends.Bobby had a great love of the outdoors and deer ranching, and served on the board of directors of the Texas Deer Association.A memorial service will be held at the Henneke Funeral Home in Columbus on Friday, April 23rd at 11:00AM with a reception to follow at the St. Paul Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall.In lieu of flowers, donations should be made in Bobby's memory to M.D. Anderson Hospital, PO Box 4486, Houston, Texas 77210-4486 or the American Cancer Society - Colorado County Unit, PO Box 772, Columbus, Texas 78934-0772.Henneke Funeral HomeColumbus, TX979-732-2143

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Apr. 22, 2010.

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Jennifer Wight Fiedler

May 5, 2010

Carolyn, Stefanie and Tracie,
My dad just told me about Bobby... I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep all of you in my prayers- miss you guys.
Jennifer Wight Fiedler

April 22, 2010

Miles and family,
We have not seen Bobby in years but thought of him often. We had many many good times together. Times that we will always cherish. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Tom and Sheree Nesrsta,
West Columbia,Texas

Joe Whitfield

April 22, 2010

Carolyn, He was a good friend and a great neighbor. You and the entire family are in my thoughts and prayers. I loved the stories of Miles, Tracie, Stefanie, Kadin, all of them meaning so much to him. He will be missed, but we know he is resting well in his new home. May the Lord bless and comfort all in this time of sorrow.

Joe and Patricia Whitfield

Jenn & Matt Mauz

April 22, 2010

Tracie, May you and your family find comfort during this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

April 22, 2010

We were so sorry to hear about Bobby. He was such a great guy. We had some great times with him and Carolyn at the ranch and having dinner out on several occasions. The family will be in our thoughts and prayers as he will be missed so very much. Chris and Roz Palumbo, Houston, Tx

April 22, 2010

Carolyn,Sylvia,Cecil,Byron and the entire family. What a wonderful person Bob was. He always had a very positive attitude and never complained. A man of grit,Bob loved his God,his family and of course those deer. My pain will never stop but surely it will ease up in the days to come. I will truly miss him and cherish the memories I have.
Steve Potter

Kathy & Danny Link

April 22, 2010

Carolyn and family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Bobby always had a smile on his face and was a bright spot each time he came in the office. He will truly be missed. My our Lord comfort you and your family during this time.

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