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Robert Rehm Obituary
August 1, 1950 - July 10, 2015
Monterey area
Robert Edward Rehm, beloved father, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away Friday, July 10, 2015, in Monterey. He was a natural musician, gifted poet, dedicated vocational counselor, and extraordinary vegetarian cook. He will be deeply missed.
The sixth of nine children born to Henry and Joan Rehm of Libertyville, IL, Bob was one of "the little kids" - Billy, Joanie, Betsy and Bobby - not to be confused with "the big kids"- Susie, Louise, Dave, John and Emily. He still wonders which of the big kids swiped his baseball card collection. After graduating from college, Bob left for Los Angeles with his Gibson guitar and dreams of making it big in the music business. Later, he traded sweltering Southern California for the foggy Monterey peninsula and founded Bob Rehm Vocational Services of Salinas. He provided the highest quality of vocational counseling to thousands of injured workers for more than 30 years. Still, his passion for great music never waned; countless evenings were spent with his guitars or keyboard in his recording studio.
Bob loved the Beatles, a good Porcini mushroom, Moby Dick, the comics, and the Chicago Cubs. He treasured backpacking California's High Sierras and delighted in the deer and wild turkeys that strolled his back yard.
A large family and many friends nourished him, but above all, Bob was eternally devoted to his son, Benjamin. Bob's love and passion will be with Ben as he pursues his own career in the arts after graduating from Emerson College this past May, and throughout Ben's life journeys. The family is extremely grateful to Ben, his mother Dawn, and many others for their support throughout Bob's final illness.
Celebrations of Bob's life will be held Saturday, Aug. 1, 2015 in Libertyville, IL, and Thursday, Aug. 20, 2015 in Carmel.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Ventana Wilderness Alliance are welcomed.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Frank Diaz
September 5, 2015
Bob was a good and honest man that worked hard at making sure his clients were given the best opportunity. He was a skilled counselor and an excellent expert in his field. He was never afraid to speak his mind and he did so skillfully. I will miss our talks, and I am thankful for the talks we had. You will be missed Mr. Rehm. Frank Diaz
Dahlia Gonzalez
August 20, 2015
Bob was a good, honest, hard working man, an all around, nice guy and always a professional. You will be missed.
Linda Aguilar
August 20, 2015
Dearest Bob,
You were like an extraordinary piece of art, priceless and one of a kind. I miss you and your phone calls more than you'll ever know.
Until we meet again, sing with the angels and hopefully John Lennon.
Don't forget to tell my mom that "I was nice to you".
Linda
August 19, 2015
Bob used to be my brother-in-law. What a great person.
He will be missed.
Joe Glick
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August 17, 2015
Bob was a good friend and a good consultant. We frequently talked over issues and approaches regarding evaluations. I will miss him.
July 31, 2015
Bob was a good friend and confidant with vocational expert issues. I will miss our many phone conversations and discussions. He will be greatly missed. Tom Sullivan
Meredith Wisler
July 25, 2015
He was a great man, he will be missed.
July 25, 2015
Bob was a great guy, I wish we would have re-connected earlier.
RIP
Sue Weingart-Lawrence
Phil Soinski
July 24, 2015
He was (is?) the best of what a man should be a great strong and excellent physique, noble & handsome features, a high intelligence along with a sensitive nature, an artistic bent in music and life design, well versed in literature and the politique of man,but please a magnificient sense of humor and delighted in the absurd...MY BIG BAD BOBBY REHM! How I will miss him.-Phil Soinski
Jeff Rehm
July 22, 2015
Bob was a great cousin and I remember working with him as a kid down at the shop. We had a lot fun together and I remember climbing the apple trees and just sitting in the tree eating apples. He was also part of our adventures camping out at "The Falls" down at the creek behind our house. Bob always kept in touch with Mom and she enjoyed his calls thoughtout the years. His visit with her a couple of weeks before her passing meant a lot to Mom. I know she will be happy to see him again.
Rest in peace Bob, you will be missed.
C Jo & MariJo Gough
July 21, 2015
Robert was a wonderful friend and neighbor. Through out the years, my husband and I were always invited to his home to celebrate the holidays. Each gourmet dish he prepared was beyond delicious!
After each feast we would all sit around his living room and listen to the troubadour play his guitar. Each song he sang was a special creation, conveying a special memory.
Robert will be heartfully missed by all us in the Neighborhood ,,,,
Sharon Deupser
July 21, 2015
So very saddened by this. Bob was a very kind man. Lifting has family in prayers.
July 19, 2015
Bob and I spent great time talking of Ben and how he will win a Tony Award some day. He was a great guy with a big heart. Jane Wynn
Al Rehm
July 18, 2015
Cousin
Bob and I grew up working together on cars, playing music and much more. Bob had talents that many dont even know of. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him
Bonnie Binder Wilson
July 17, 2015
It is with sorrow that we say good by to a man whose heart was with the injured worker. We will miss him
Jim Gonzalez
July 17, 2015
Bob was a very caring, hard working person who wanted to help his clients, the community and was very thoughtful and just fun to talk to. I enjoyed our many conversations and I will miss his laugh. We will all miss him very much.
Jeffrey Dittrich
July 17, 2015
We deeply regret his passing. He was always an excellent vocational expert and all around good person. We will miss him.
July 14, 2015
I can't say enough about my cousin Bobby. So many memories of Bobby being at our house, going on trips with us - Apple River Canyon road..... Our visits later in life with mom. I have so many wonderful memories with you. I'm so saddened that you are no longer with us. Thanks for making my life fuller and leaving me with so many fond memories - your cousin - Ellen Smellin' Watermelon :)
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