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Robert "Bob the Barber" Krebsbach

1942 - 2015

Robert "Bob the Barber" Krebsbach obituary, 1942-2015, Port Washington, WI

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Robert Krebsbach Obituary

Krebsbach, Robert "Bob the Barber" Passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2015 at the age of 72. Bob was born on November 13, 1942, son of Ruben Krebsbach and Alice Schaefer Krebsbach. Bob graduated from Sheboygan North High School in 1961. After high school, Bob served his country honorably in the US Navy aboard the USS Enterprise. On May 30, 1964 he married Jeanne Markgraf. Bob was a barber for over 50 years, starting with the Central YMCA in downtown Milwaukee in 1964. He established Bob's Barbershop in 1996 after Marquette University purchased the YMCA building. Bob is survived by his wife Jeanne, his children Christal (Murph) SanFelippo, Randy (Amanda) Krebsbach and Kurt (Lorillee) Krebsbach. He is further survived by 10 grandchildren: Andrew, Adam, Ryan, Jacob, Seth, Noah, Cassandra, Taylor, Luigi and Nick, 3 sisters Sandy (the late Bob) Baumgartner, Diana (Ron) Ellison and Kathy (Paul) Richter, nieces, nephews, other relatives, many friends and customers. He is preceded in death by his parents and 3 brothers; Jack, Ken and Bill. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, January 27 at 4 PM at Gesu Church 1145 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee. Visitation at the CHURCH Tuesday from 1-4 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials requested to www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org. EERNISSE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICE Port Washington 262-284-2601 www.eernissefuneralhome.com

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Jan. 25, 2015.

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Don Mersberger

February 9, 2015

Jeanne and the whole family. Apparently God needed a hair cut or there was quite a crew waiting for the barber shop to open, but no one was there to do that, so the Good Lord called the best man for the job, and Robert answered that call. May God's peace fill that void in your life. Please accept our deepest sympathy. Don & Morreen

January 29, 2015

To the family of Bob "the Barber". that's how we all referred to this most happy and friendly person. I worked at the YMCA and knew Bob over 30 years. Wonderful memories and many jokes and stories. He was a caring person, always bringing Jasper to the Christmas Party and thinking of others. His memory was fantastic and he always knew your name. It was like going to "Cheers"
God Rest His Soul. May he rest in peace.

Barbara Hinowicz, a YMCA retiree.
Mequon, WI

Cheryl Schillingowski

January 29, 2015

My condolences, I just read about Bob's passing.

Jason Barthe

January 27, 2015

My condolences. Wish I could be there in person to pay my respects to a great family man.

Tom Sajdak

January 27, 2015

Jeanne and family, We are sorry for your loss. Bob touched so many people because of the way he lived his life. His humor will be missed. Our visits at Playa Royale will be missed as well.

Tom and Caryn Sajdak

Kris & John Hutchinson

January 26, 2015

I was so sorry to hear the news of Bob's passing Jeanne. Unfortunately I am working and won't be able to attend. John and I will be praying for you and your family for the comfort that only Jesus can give you.

January 26, 2015

What a great, great loss. Man I loved that guy! Many many thoughts to the families as they go through this tough year. May the million of happy memories he gave to each of you, give you some comfort in trying to understand this. Much love to you all. Bob, Jeri, Mitch and Rudi Hauser

Dan McKinley

January 25, 2015

Bob treated everyone with his great personal touch--whether you were a Jesuit leader or the new student at MU, you had Bob's full attention and generous wit. I will miss my friendly Barber. I wish his grieving family warm memories and peace.

Joan Cain

January 25, 2015

Jeanne, I''ll be out of town on Tuesday, but you and your family will be in my prayers. I'm so saddened by your loss.

January 25, 2015

Sorry to hear of your great loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Jeanne. Cheryl Olmstead

January 25, 2015

Our deepest sympathies to you and your family , Jeanne. Keeping you in prayer, Mary Alice & Skip

Kurt Krueger

January 25, 2015

Bob was a classic guy! They broke the mold after him....cut my hair for 30+ years. Always looked forward to the "special" greeting I would get when I walked in the door and the banter that followed. We shared many interests and stories which I will truly miss. Deepest condolences to Jeanne, Chris & rest of the family.

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Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Gesu Church

1145 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI

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27

Mass of Christian Burial

4:00 p.m.

Gesu Church

1145 W. Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI

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