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Robert Bartosh Obituary

Heaven called ROBERT WAYNE BARTOSH, 61, on Tuesday, April 29, 2008. Known as Bob or Bobby, beloved by family and friends, he was born on April 3, 1947, the oldest of five siblings to the late Robert Rudolph and Dorothy Trlicek Bartosh of Needville, Texas. He graduated from Needville High School in 1965 and was called to proudly serve in the United States Army attaining the rank of Sergeant E5 in charge of 105 Howitzer gun section with the 1st Infantry 2nd/33rd Artillary, B Battery. He was a Vietnam War veteran and saw duty in the TET offensive of 1968. He married his lifelong sweetheart, Nancy Leissner and began a 35 year career in law enforcement serving not only the Houston Police Department, but also Harris County and Brazoria County Sheriff's Departments. He was a life member of HPOA and the Houston Police Retired Officer's Association. Bob and his wife moved from Katy to the San Bernard River in Brazoria County in 2001 where he retired in 2006. As an avid outdoorsman, his hobbies included fishing and boating on the river, hunting at the ranch in Goliad and spoiling his three grandsons. You could also find Bob searching the want ads for a great deal on a new truck. He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Nancy; children, Jon Bartosh and wife, Jennifer of Pearland, twin daughters, Aimee Bluhm and husband, Scott of Needville, Brigid Arredondo and husband, Trey of Sugar Land; and three adoring grandchildren, Garrett and Caleb Arredondo and Cannon Bartosh. He is also survived by one brother, Fred Bartosh and wife, Theresa of Houston; three sisters, Roberta Kaminsky and husband, James of Richmond, Rose Ann Vargas and husband, Steve of Needville and Dee Enax and husband, Gary of Needville; two aunts, Doris Grisham of Richmond and Margaret Trlicek of Needville; sister-in-law, Carol Kalinowski and husband, Neal of Richmond; along with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 P.M., on Friday, May 2, 2008 in the Chapel of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home in Rosenberg. Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, May 3, 2008 at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 9203 Main Street in Needville. Following the service, burial with full Police and Military Honors will take place at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Rosenberg. Father Don Schwarting will officiate the services. Pallbearers will include Ronald Kramer, Gary "Buck" Kalinowski, Neal Kalinowski, Kenneth Robison, Jim Trlicek and Jim Schielack. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Michael's Catholic Church, "Family Life Center Building Fund", P.O. Box 95, Needville, Texas 77461; The 100 Club, 1233 West Loop South, Suite 1250, Houston, Texas 77027 or to M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, earmarked "Lung Cancer Research", P.O. Box 4486, Houston, Texas 77210. Tributes and words of condolence may be left for the Bartosh Family at www.davisgreenlawnfh.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of: Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home, 3900 B.F. Terry Blvd., (Hwy 59 South @ FM 2218) Rosenberg, Texas 77471 Phone, (281) 341-8800

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Published by Houston Chronicle on May 1, 2008.

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July 8, 2009

Happy Anniversary, Honey.
It would've been 42 years. I think of all those years and wish there could be so many more. I'm still so lost without you. Although you're gone for over a year, I still expect you to come home through the back door with that little whistle of yours and be here with me everyday. I miss you so much and I love you with all my heart.

All my love, all my life, Nancy

Family photo taken August 24, 2007

April 29, 2009

Dad watching Scott make crab cakes

April 24, 2009

Brigid Arredondo

January 19, 2009

Dad,

It's a new year, and I still find it hard to believe you are really gone. I just want to give you a big HUG! I hope you can hear my prayers, and I long for the day we will meet again.

I love you and miss you so much,
Brigid

Theresa Bartosh

July 17, 2008

Bobby,
A day doesn't go by that we don't think about you. Fred said that it has gotten easier. It still hurts. I have been thinking alot about you this week. Keep thumping us on the head to make sure we are on the right track.

Miss and love you,
Theresa

Aimee Bartosh Bluhm

June 13, 2008

Dad,

Every day feels like Father's Day since you are not here with us physically. I hope and pray I will be able to see you again one day.

"When the sun finally drops below the horizon in the early evening, evidence of its work remains for some time. The skies continue to glow for a full hour after its departure. In the same way, when a good or a great person’s life comes to its final sunset, the skies of the world are illuminated until long after he is out of view. Such a person does not die from this world, for when he departs he leaves much of himself behind—and being dead, he still speaks." Henry Ward Beecher

I love and miss you so much Dad,
Aimee

leigh Nall

June 1, 2008

I wanted to send my sympathies and thoughts to the Bartosh Family. Robert truely touched my life as did you, Nancy, and "The Girls" and Jon.

New Year's Eve in Goliad around the fire

May 30, 2008

May 30, 2008

Nancy Bartosh

May 13, 2008

Dearest one,
I miss you so very much. I am so touched by all the people writing these messages. They are reminding me and helping me to gather strength because you really were our protector and I know you always will be. All my love, all my life, Nancy

Ted Bell

May 6, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with Bob's family. He was a good man.

Retired HPD Narcotics

Nicole Neely

May 5, 2008

Mrs. B, Jon, Aimee, Brigid & family,
My heart goes out to you all during this difficult time. I am so grateful I had the opportunity to spend time at the river with Mr. B. He was truly a pleasure to be around. He will be missed. We will continue to keep you all in our thoughts as Ella has a special "angel" in Mr. B. to add to her nightly prayers.
Love,
Nicole & Ella Neely

Sharlot Sumner

May 3, 2008

To the Bartosh Family - Our thoughts and prayers have been with all of you since reading of Bob's passing. We worked with Bob in the Northwest Tactictal Unit. Bob always had a smile on his face and a kind word. He had a great sense of humor. We are glad that Bob was part of our lives. We attended his funeral today - it didn't surprise us that he was very well respected and loved by everyone who knew him.

Richard and Sharlot Sumner
Retired HPD

Barbara & Charlie Sheftall

May 3, 2008

Nancy and Family,

Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your Husband, Father and Grandfather. Our prayers are with you.

Diane Jackson

May 2, 2008

Dear Aimee and family,
I am so sorry to hear about this great loss. You are in my prayers.
Diane Jackson

Ron cunningham

May 2, 2008

Bob you will be missed. We had some great times together at NW and all of us could always depend on you. Then we both retired and went to Harris County.

God bless you brother I will see you in Heaven and to the family" God Bless You All "

Juliann Gaudette

May 2, 2008

Jon and family,
You now have one faithful guardian angel. He will protect you now as he did everyone here on earth.
Love,
Juliann (Wag) Gaudette and Family

Cara Mathes

May 2, 2008

To Mrs. B, Jon, Aimee, Brigid, and the rest of the family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all through this difficult time. We were so sad to hear of your loss and can’t begin to imagine how hard it must be to say goodbye. I hope that y’all find strength and comfort in knowing that he is no longer in pain and that you will all be together again one day. We are keeping all of your family in our prayers.
Our deepest sympathy & love,
Cara, Alan, and Adison

Ann "Jeske" Chambers

May 2, 2008

When you think of Bobby a good memory is sure to bring a smile to your heart and face. Bobby was very much loved and will be missed by many. My thoughts and many prayers go out to the family.

Adrian Dimas

May 2, 2008

To The Bartosh Family,

Our sympathy's and prayers to all of you at this time. I worked with Bob in Group 6 of the DEA. We had alot of good times and he will be missed.

Adrian Dimas (HPD retired) and Family

Nicole Watkins (Cathcart)

May 2, 2008

Aimee and Brigid and Family,

I am so sorry to hear of this- your dad was a great man. You are all in our thoughts and prayers and remember that those who love and trust in the Lord never see each other for the last time.

Love from The Watkins Family,
Fran, Nicole, Ryan and Reese

ronald mraz

May 2, 2008

Some Officers have the ability to "reach out and touch someone", Bartosh quailfied for this phrase. May our Lord also touch Bob and His Family.

Charles Squyres

May 2, 2008

I had the honor to work with "BULLET BOB" in CID at the HPD. Great person, great officer,good friend. Charley Squyres

Alfredo De La Cruz (HPD retired)

May 2, 2008

Robert Bartosh will be missed by many because he was a good person. Our condolences to his family. I had the opportunity to work an extra job with Robert.

Coma Gaar

May 2, 2008

Dearest Amee & Brigid,

I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

WAYNE JONES

May 2, 2008

THANKS FOR THE LESSONS AT SHOOTING THE DUCKS AT THE OLD SCHOOL HOUSE ON FEAGAN. YOU WERE GOOD AT THAT BUT BETTER AT SHOOTING THE BULL. REST IN PEACE

JOHN ALLEN

May 2, 2008

I was blessed to have worked with Bob in vice and cid and also on some extra jobs and injoyed every minute of it , it is my prayer that Lord will truly bless the family in their time of need. John Allen , retired HPD

Don Harmon

May 2, 2008

Nancy, Jon, Aimee and Bridget, Seems as if we just talked at Jon's B-Day party, as if it were yesterday. Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. May God give you comfort in the days to come. Bob was not only my classmate in #41, but was a true friend and partner. Bob was a good man.

dan doetterl

May 2, 2008

I kew Bob Away back, I believe when I was at Beechnut or the Dispatcher's office..He was a big hunk of a man who always had a smile for you..
May he rest in peace..

Derek Easterling

May 2, 2008

"Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?” John 11:25-26

Aimee, My words can not express the sorrow I feel for your family's loss. I pray that ya'll find comfort in the promise of our Lord.

Dennis & Lanette Whitley

May 1, 2008

Our condolences . . . we wish we had known Bob well, but we are blessed
by knowing his family. Our thoughts continue to be with you.

Love, Dennis and Lanette

Emil & Salwa Nassif

May 1, 2008

Brigid, Aimee, and the Family,
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May the heavenly peace and comfort fill your hearts and minds at this time.

Theresa & Fred Bartosh

May 1, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and May God Bless us all. Love you Fred and Theresa.

Robert Bedore

May 1, 2008

My family's love and prayers are with the entire Bartosh family during this difficult time.

Jill Allen (Dry)

May 1, 2008

Dear Bartosh Family,

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. I pray God will wrap his arms around you and you will feel his love for you and your family at this time. Know that you are loved by so many who are there to support you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

The Allen Family – Mike, Jill, Bailey & Preston

Reuben Grebe

May 1, 2008

Nancy and Family; We are truly sorry for your loss. We know Bob will be missed. Our Prayers and Thoughts are with you always.
Respectfully;
Reuben & Gladys Grebe, Brenham, Tx.

Doug Carruth

May 1, 2008

My deepest sympathy to Nancey and the entire Bartosh family.
My fondest thoughts were of Bob's coaching girls softball, he tried to be loud and gruff, but was always a push over in the hands of all those girls. Sincerely Doug and Sandie Carruth

Wylie P. Hatchell, Jr.

May 1, 2008

To Nancy, Jon, Aimee, Brigid, and all of Bob's family - Please accept my deepest condolences and sympathy during this time. I considered it a pleasure to have Bob as a friend for 33 years. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Van Robertson

May 1, 2008

To: Nancy Bartosh and Family:

We are deeply saddend by the loss of Mr. Bartosh, our thoughts and prayers are with the family as you greive the loss of your husband/father/brother. Mr. Bartosh was a major influence in my childhood life. I am thankful to have known him. Many of the qualities and discipline I have today is a direct result of his influence, I'm sure the same can be said for many of those of us growing up in Katy and fortunate enough to have had exposure to Mr. Bartosh, whether it be through Jon, Aimee or Bridget. There are so many "wonderful" memories! Keep them all close to your hearts.

God Bless You and God Keep You.
Van A. Robertson and Family

Mimi Langdon

May 1, 2008

Nancy and family,
We are saddened by your loss. Bob was a great friend and neighbor, and we will truly miss him. Please know how much we are thinking about you all. Love,
Mimi and Jerry Langdon

Jules Buquoi

May 1, 2008

You are in my prayers and thoughts. My deepest sympathy with all of you during this trying time.

May 1, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We were so fortunate to know Bob, even if was for a short time. He will be greatly missed especially by our Grandboys. They always talked about their fishing,hunting etc. trips with" PaPa".

Love,
Sonia and Eph

R. ONeill

May 1, 2008

my sympathies and prayers are with you.
God Bless the Bartosh family.

Cassandra Craig

May 1, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I know Mr. Bartosh will be missed by many.
With deep sympathy & love,
Cassandra

J.N. Flagg

May 1, 2008

It was my privelege to know and to serve with Bob in the HPD Vice Division. He was a true professional. Please accept my condolences and know that my prayers are with you.

Scott Fischer

May 1, 2008

God bless the Bartosh family. We will all remember what a great man and father Robert was to his family. Carry on the good work Jon and see you soon.

RAY VALENTA (RETIRED HPD)

May 1, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Doug "Tooter" Steffenauer

May 1, 2008

I am so sorry to hear that Bob has left us. I have a "Treasure Chest" full of memories from the Vice Squad days at HPD. Bob and I will meet again and discuss them further. Take heart in knowung that we will all see him again. God has promised this. My prayers are with Bob's family...

Heather Beckner

May 1, 2008

I am praying for all of the Bartosh Family and my sympathies go out to all of you. I didn't know Mr. Bartosh, but my good friend Jennifer Barker (Marshall) told me of his struggles with cancer. I know this was a tough time. Mr Bartosh is now in a place where he is young & healthy again with no pain. Probably fishing somewhere in Heaven. Through this tough time, lean on the Lord and he will comfort you.

In Him,

Carla Salinas

May 1, 2008

Our deepest sympathy to you all during this difficult time.

Mr. Bartosh was such a kind and caring person that we were glad to have known.

Velia & Carla Salinas

Richard See, HPD Sgt. Retired

May 1, 2008

My deepest sympathy to the Bartosh family during this most difficult time.

Bobby and I worked together in the Vice Squad and he was a great friend and a joy to be around.

I am sorry to hear of his premature passing.

James Flynt

May 1, 2008

God Bless and God Speed Bobby, we won't forget you here at the HCSO.

It was an honor to have served with you.

My thoughts and prayers go out to all the friends and family.

Virginia Kainer

May 1, 2008

To Jon and family - You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time in your lives. Many memories came back to us of life in Memorial Parkway; going to the Taylor football games. There were many good memories then and I know that they continued as you continued to make new memories each day as we all have. God be with you all!
Love,
Virginia & Leo Kainer (parents of Roger Kainer) and Family

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