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Fritz Gobbo
August 25, 1933 - September 14, 2018
Fritz was born on August 25, 1933, in Grand Junction, Colorado to Anna Margaret Mudrock (Mudrack) and Gioseppi (Joseph) Gobbo. He was the eldest of two children with his sister, Betty Irene, who was born three years later. He was born in St. Mary's Hospital. His maternal aunt tagged him with the nickname "Fritz" when he was very young, exclaiming, "That's a Fritz if I ever saw one" and his parents and sister would attest to that with many stories of his infamous escapades as a child.
The family lived in the Appleton area and Fritz attended and graduated from Appleton High School in 1952. He was always available to do farm work and was trained to operate farm and construction equipment including a road grader and caterpillar.
He attended Mesa College, Barnes Business School and Denver University studying accounting.
He was called to service in the United States Army and because of his farm training on heavy equipment was attached to an Air Force unit and served in Korea, and Guam, where his assignment (because of his heavy equipment experience) was to repair airfields after the war. He was honorably discharged in 1955. A quote from Oliver Wendell Holmes depicts his military attitude toward his service, "Those who serve in the military, have hearts that are touched by fire; having known great and horrible things they are often content with silence."
He married Jo Ann Stimbert on March 9, 1958 in Grand Junction, Colorado. He worked for his father and uncles farming until 1979 when he and his cousins purchased the farm land in Appleton and established Gobbo Farms. He later established Gobbo 7 Produce along with his wife, Jo Ann.
He was a life member of the Elks Club, a member and past president of Farm Bureau, and the Western Colorado Horticultural Society, and served on an agricultural advisory committee to the Colorado State University. He was a member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church and helped in the construction of the original church building on North 7th street. He served as secretary to the Board of Directors of Gobbo Land and Livestock. He was a hard working dedicated agriculturalist and took great pride in the stewardship of his orchards, garden and farm land. He enjoyed his family, and traveling and will be especially missed by his canine companion, Rio de Janeiro II.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, and children, Gayle Mccleary Gobbo, Kevin L. Gobbo (Ginger), and Lora K. Moore (Dean); eight grandchildren and their spouses, and ten great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and beloved sister, Betty Irene Schneider of Baltimore Maryland.
Memorial contributions can be made to Hopewest Hospice, 3090B North 12th Street, Grand Junction, CO 81506.
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Jo Ann you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. The Pahlke family, Fred, Lenore and Albert
Albert/Juanita Pahlke
October 4, 2018
I was a small farmer and wholesaler and bought product from Fritz. I was particularly impressed with his military service right out of high school. Young people should take note.
steven cahn
September 28, 2018
Dear Aunt Joanne and Family: I want you to know you are my thoughts and prayers at this time. I received word from my sister Ter that Uncle Fritz has passed away Monday evening. I was sadden to receive this news. At this time I wish you light and love and to remember a lifetime of the good times and memories. Uncle Fritz will reunited in heaven with his sister (My Mom) his Dad and Mom and many family and friends. Take good care of each other. Love - Jeff in Florida
Jeffrey Schneider
September 19, 2018
I am are sorry for your loss. Fritz was such a great person, He will live on in our memories forever.
Ray Walls
September 18, 2018
Sorry for your loss. May you draw much comfort from God's word at Hosea 13:14
LANDY
September 18, 2018
Her would always give me a hard time whenever I was over at their house with Lora. He was a pistol for sure. Love too all of you
Vick Huff
September 17, 2018
Our deepest and sincere sympathies to Jo Ann and family. We are so sorry to hear about Fritz! John and Dianne Bremer
September 17, 2018
With sympathy from Kansas Stimberts. Will keep you in our prayers
Tim Stimbert
September 17, 2018
We send our sincere sympathy to Joann and their children and the entire extended family. We both grew up with Fritz and have warm memories of him. God Bless and may he rest in peace. Jon and Jeanetta Scott.
September 16, 2018
I forgot to sign the message could this be added. Kathleen (Cookie) and Richard Ballou.
September 16, 2018
I know he will be missed by his family. I'm just sorry we didn't get to see him again before we moved to Washington. I have just connected back with Allan and talked to him and Donnie and found out about Fritz last Sunday. I did enjoy having him as a cousin and friend when I was growing up. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
September 16, 2018
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