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Robert Jelinek Obituary
Robert "Bob" Lee Jelinek, 64, of Dewey, Arizona, born in Freemont, Nebraska, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2011. Bob will be missed by his wife of 45 years Rosemary G. Jelinek, daughter Shanna Reidhead of Mesa, Arizona and son Robert J. Jelinek (Heather) of Phoenix, Arizona. "Papa" will be missed by his granddaughter Ashlyn Reidhead and grandson Max Jelinek and numerous other family members and friends. Bob is also survived by his aunt Mrs. Arlene Bargholz of Wayne, Nebraska. He was preceded in death by his mother Mrs. Violet Golliher and son-in-law Monty Reidhead. Bob was a member of the class of 1964 from Alhambra High School in Phoenix, Arizona. Bob served with the U.S. Marine Detachment aboard the USS Ticonderoga during the Vietnam conflict. He retired in 2009 after working 35 years as a member of the Operating Engineers Local 428. Bob was the former president of the Desert Classic Chevy car club and state representative for Ecklers Classic Chevy International. Bob enjoyed his life in the White Mountains camping, fishing and hunting. He took great pride in his 57 Chevy and Harley Davidson motorcycle. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bob Jelinek's memory to Operation Homefront Arizona by mail: 6135 N. Black Canyon Highway Suite 2, Phoenix, AZ 85015, by phone: 800-849-6408 or online at: www.operationhomefront.net/arizona/DonationForm.aspx. A celebration of Bob Jelinek's life will be Saturday, May 21, 2011 at 11:00 am in Dewey, Arizona at the Quailwood Community Center located at 12725 E. Bradshaw Mountain Road in Dewey, Arizona 86327. Arizona Wakelin Bradshaw Chapel assisted the family with arrangements, sign Bob's online guest book at www.ruffnerwakelin.com
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Robert Jelinek
May 12, 2025
Thinking of you a lot this past weekend (5/10-5/11, 2025) as I took Grayson, the grandson you never got to meet camping at RC Scout Ranch east of Payson, AZ. We fished on Christopher Creek just south of our campsite and caught our limit of Rainbow trout on your favorite Rooster Tail spinners. Thank you dad for the fishing memories and for the new ones I get to create with Grayson. Love and Miss you Dad!
Henry and Patty Conklin
May 21, 2011
What a pleasure it was to spend some time with Bob and Rosemary a few months ago in Wickenburg. We both felt that was our last gift of time spent with Bob.
What a friendly man Bob was. We are so sorry he parted this world so soon. Our prayers go out to Rosemary and the family. He will be greatly missed by all.
Jack Polchow
May 20, 2011
Rosemary & Children, You are in our thoughts and most of all our prayers.
Bob & I go back many years I just wish we were closer, once a Marine always a Marine SEMPER FI always. Love to you all at this sad time in your lifes...
God Bless Jack & Kathi Polchow
Tempe, Arizona.
David Cable
May 20, 2011
Jelinek Family,
I had the pleasure working with Bob for a few years, and there was never a dull moment with Bob there!! My thought and prayers with be with you all!!!
Cozette Alley
May 20, 2011
Even though I never met you I spoke with you on occasion through Classic Chevy as one of our State Reps. We have lost a great friend in the car hobby and you will be missed.
Joe Whitaker
May 20, 2011
Bob and Rosemary have always been good friends that I look forward to seeing when I travel west. Though I only knew Bob because of our common interest in Chevys, I could always tell Bob and Rosemary were very passionate about everything in life, especially how proud they are of their family. We will miss you Bob, but I can still hear your voice and still share the joy and passion you had for life!
Darlene Barnett-Johnson
May 19, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time. I enjoyed working with Bob at Rinker/Cemex Materials. He always had a smile on his face and nice things to say when he came into my office. He will be deeply missed.
Max Jelinek
May 19, 2011
Papa, I had fun helping you take care of Sparky and Pixie! I will miss you and I love you!
Love, Max
Robert Jelinek
May 19, 2011
Thank you dad for everything.
Patrick Rice
May 19, 2011
Dear Jelinek Family,
Our deepest sympathy in this time of loss.
Every Marine, past and present is an honored part of our family.
Semper Fi,
Patrick Rice
Marine Corps League
Detachment 12996
East Valley Marines
Tim McQuitty
May 18, 2011
I had the pleasure to work with Bob for 10 years. When things got tough I could always count on Bob to cheer me up with his sense of humor and sly smile.
May God Bless and Comfort You.
Art & Sandy Hamer
May 18, 2011
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
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