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Robert Schrammeck Obituary
Bob was born on May 4, 1945, to Rosemary and Don Schrammeck. He graduated from high school at Fairmont High School in Fairmont, Minn. Bob then voluntarily joined the Navy to fight in the Vietnam war from June 12, 1964, to April 13, 1970. After his career in the military, Bob started a varied adventure in the airline industry, the restaurant industry, selling motorcycles and Christmas trees and finally the cable networking industry in which he owned his own business - Computer Cable Systems.
While working for Continental Airlines, Bob met Lorna Russell, whom he married on Feb. 10, 1969. They gave birth to a daughter, Jo Ann, who Bob frequently praised. Jo Ann Pavao gave Bob four beautiful and wonderful grandsons: Jake, Cody, Tanner and Tyler.
Bob married Terry Swanz on Dec. 22, 1979, and along with her son, Christopher, they shared a 30-year loving friendship. Terry and Chris were by his side during his short and courageous fight against leukemia.
Most of all, Bob loved his Gold Wing. He served as Chapter Director, District Director, Regional Director for the Gold Wing Road Riders Association. His service for the Gold Wing association brought him many cherished friends and fond rides to many parts of the country.
For those that truly knew "Just" Bob, he was a warmhearted, vocal and especially giving person. He would often house traveling motorcycle-riders and would assist anyone who even hinted that he or she needed help with anything.
Bob is survived by his father, Don Schrammeck; his stepfather, Ken Bosacker; daughter Jo Ann Pavao; grandsons Cody, Tanner and Tyler; brother Barry Schrammeck; nephews Darin and Sean Schrammeck; sister Rose Bosacker; niece Carley Rae Ellingson; sister Kjm Pinkstaff; Terry Swanz and stepson Christopher Swanz.
Bob will be greatly missed by all his Gold Wing friends who dearly appreciated him, and innumerable friends and acquaintances.
Bob would have liked to thank (and his family would like to sincerely thank) the nurses and staff at the Billings Clinic Oncology floor who enjoyed his multi-colored Mohawk hairstyles, and infectious enthusiasm.
A memorial service will be held at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 1108 24th St. W., on April 8, at 1 p.m.
Memorial donations may be made to Big Sky Hospice. Ride well and prosper, Just Bob.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Schrammeck
Bob & Pamela Pyle
March 25, 2007
It's been a year now and Pam & I were talking about Bob. We have a good cry cause we miss him terribly, but the talk always turns to the fun times, cause they were so memorable.
Always remembered and missed. Thanks Bob for all your kindness and the wonderful times we shared.
Rose Bosacker
December 26, 2006
Merry Christmas, my brother! The first Christmas without you. It gets easier after this, right?
I love you and miss you daily!
Phil sprague
August 14, 2006
A really great guy. Sold me my first motorcycle in 1986 and taught me to ride. I will miss him.
Rose Bosacker
August 3, 2006
I sure do miss him. It's been four months since he left us.... and I surrrrrrre do miss him! That ain't a bad thing!
Joe Parsetich
July 2, 2006
Bob's enthusiasm and smiles will be greatly missed by all those who knew him. He impacted many lives with his kindness and generosity!
Kas
April 14, 2006
Hmmm. I met Bob a long time ago.. His sister "Rose" is my very good friend. I didn't know Bob as well as I would have liked to, but from reading the guest book I knew him for whom he was. Just like everyone says [JUST BOB]. one of a kind.........
My favoite saying: (It will be fine in the end.. and if it's not fine, well, then it's not the END)
Bob, you are so missed by so many people, what a wonderful way to depart from this earth. But no matter what we all will follow you.
Untill we meet again.
Kas in Billings
Kristin Klebe
April 12, 2006
I am a Registered Nurse on the Billings Clinic inpatient oncology unit who had the honor and pleasure to care for Bob.
Bob was an absolutely wonderful man to meet. His colored mohawks left other patients wondering what he would do next. He had a gift of sparking hope and enthusiasm in other patients who may have lost it. His warm heart, kind words, and sense of humor will be greatly missed. He definitely touched all of our hearts.
Royce & Joannie Tollman
April 9, 2006
We knew Just Bob for a short time. First meeting him in Aug of 2004. What a wonderful spirit he had. He's on his Goldwing with all his friends who went before him. He will be missed.
Terry & Cheri Huffman
April 9, 2006
You only had to meet Bob once to realize you had a friend for life. We were shocked to hear the news of his passing, he will be greatly missed not only by GWRRA Region I, but the entire organization. Our prayers are with all family and friends.
Terry & Cheri Huffman - OR District COY
Jim and Blake Forseth
April 8, 2006
Jim and I read with numb shock the notice of Bob's death in the paper.That disbelief carried through the service for him today. The sense of "It just can't be true" was so strong; how could such a generous, vital man be suddenly still? Just Bob was the first one on the accident scene four years ago when Jim went off the road in Wyoming on a Winger trip. He, along with a doc at the scene, managed to get Jim over and breathing again. As all medical personnel witnessed to us later, Jim's survival and ability to move now can only be called a miracle.We credit much of that to Bob and his willingness to put the well being of others first! Never will there be a more generous, giving group of people than our Billings Chapter B friends, and Bob was the mascot of the best! We are so grateful to know the wonderful people in this group and to have had a part of the wide impact Bob had on so many lives.Thanks, Bob! You are missed and loved by many!
Blake and Jim Forseth
Billings, MT
Don and Ruby Howe
April 8, 2006
Just Bob was a great friend and GWRRA leader. His positive attitude about life and most things was always "It'll work". And then he worked endlessly to make sure that it did. He was always there to give a helping hand when one was needed. And he enjoyed his Wing after he got one. When he joined Chapter MT-B he said he wouldn't ever ride one of those things. Well, one day Bob and Terry and we went for a ride and he wanted to ride ours just to try it out to see if it really was as great as every one had said. Before too long he was riding a Wing. That began his real love for GWRRA and riding his Wing. He put on more miles than any of us. We will sure miss his smiling face and his quick wit. To Bob's family we want to send our sympathy. Terry Lynn, we know that you lost your best friend, our deepest sympathy goes out to you. May you rest in peace, Just Bob. We love you and will never forget you.
Bev Hageman
April 7, 2006
The threads of his love of life and his friendly ways are woven in many places. I the Disa Lady at the refinery benifited by his determination to get my phone lines working right. He lifted my spirit with his fun and interesting stories. I am so sorry that his time here on earth has expired. He has left us marked by his positive love of life. My sincere sympathy to his family.
Just Bob's daughter
April 7, 2006
Secound chance's...Sometimes we don't realize how important they are, and sometimes we wish we had more. "Above the clouds you will forever soar, looking after us forever more."
Lou Murkowski WA District Asst Dir. GWRRA
April 6, 2006
The GWRRA didn't lose a member, it gained a legacy! Just Bob was a true inspration to all who knew him. We will all miss this fine gentleman, his wit, wisdom, and giving of community spirit. Rest in peace my friend!
Lois-Marie Deschner
April 6, 2006
Memories of Bob go way back to the days when he still had color in his hair, a huge smile on his face, and a prank that needed to be pulled. He would come into Casa de Pizza not just to eat but to entertain us all with a joke, a story, a plan for some sort of adventure. He was the one who encouraged my brothers' (Jim and Mike) interests in cycling. Bob was always willing to help out when the pizza place was full of people and tables needed to be clean, dishes had to be washed, or pizza must be made...he just pitched in and helped without being asked. Work was always much more fun when he was around. My Dad, Buzz Buzzelli, so enjoyed having him around as he always had a point of view worth considering and a tale to share. He was one of the few people I know who always knew 'Life is good' and lived it with gusto. He will be missed yet for those who knew him...we are better...I feel sorry for all those who did not have a chance to have him in their lives.
Thomas Campbell once wrote, "To life in the hearts we leave, is not to die." Bob lives on each time I tell a story about him...I have lost many of the people I often shared these stores with yet his smile is never gone from my memories and he will have a place in my heart.
Bill and Sharon Guckeen
April 6, 2006
To family and friends of JUST BOB. We were shocked about Bob’s passing. We have many memories of him and we are pleased to have been introduced to the Goldwing Chapter and to Bob. He was willing to assist in any problem and at any time. We admired his energy. They say what happens between the dash (birth “-“ death) are what is important. He has left us with many fond memories of the dash. Bob, we will remember you setting upon your wing. Farewell Bob! Best wishes to his family and friends.
Pamela & Bob Pyle
April 5, 2006
Most of our immediate memories revolve around the Can-Mont Food Festival. It seemed like a simple challenge to start with. Whoever brings the least number of riders to steak dinner in Great Falls, buys the other guys dessert. A serious challenge for any biker; it involve food. The e-mails and phone calls would fly back and forth as we prodded and cajoled each other on. The lies we told each other as our imaginations saw hoards of bikers riding to OUR next victory. Pam & I even resorted to recruiting “wannabe Albertans” at the hotel and restaurants to try and overcome the incredible bunch of friends Bob brought forward each year. Bob’s circle of friends got bigger and bigger each year with participants coming not just from Montana, but then from Wyoming, then Utah, then Arizona and it just kept going. Only Bob could convince people to come from Illinois for a free piece of pie and a lot of fun. We figured we were doing good to get someone to come from Saskatchewan. The Great White Haired Weekend Warrior, Just Bob, would kick our butts year after year, and we loved it. I loved his exaggerated delight as he dug into the dessert as I paid off our first loss. I loved Bob’s maniacal victory run around the banquet room at Medicine Hat Lodge. I loved the humble pie I had to eat time after time as Bob whipped up his troops and beat the Canucks fair and square again, because it was all in the best of fun.
We’ll miss our talks. About life, fun places, great rides and silly things. No matter how late we called, he always sounded glad to hear from us and had time to yak. I’ll miss the hugs he would give my sweetie, and the warm and loving greetings, because they were right from the heart. I’ll miss the devilish grin as he whispered words that would make Pam blush like a schoolgirl. We’ll miss the great hugs we would give each other when we parted; along with his words of “If we keep this up it will give people lots to talk about.”
We’ll miss Bob tremendously. We have all lost a good friend, one of the good guys on earth.
Samuel Leer
April 5, 2006
In January of this year I had the honor and privilege of meeting “Just Bob” when he came to Santa Barbara to visit his sister Rose. In part he was coming to meet "the new boyfriend" (the writer of this entry) and give his brotherly thumbs up. She had asked me to pick up Bob at the airport as she had to work on the day he arrived. As I pulled up to the curb near baggage claim, I recognized him immediately from Rose’s description. He extended a warm, sincere and genuine handshake to me as he climbed into my car. The big brother meets “Señor” and I was a bit nervous. Bob declined the offer to stop somewhere for coffee, so we drove straight to Rose’s home. We talked for more than three hours as if we had been long-time friends. When Rose got home from work the three of us went out to dinner. Bob made me feel comfortable around him and in the few days he was here we had a wonderful time sharing life experiences. One day while we were out and about around town Bob spotted a Gold Wing. Naturally he took me over to it and gave me quite a lesson on the wonders of the Gold Wing. It so happened that the Wing in question was very similar to his and he waxed eloquently about its many virtues. One could see the sparkle in his eyes as he spoke. Though mine was a brief encounter with “Just Bob” he left a very favorable impression. He was a fine man and wonderful human being. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.
Sam Leer
-aka- “Señor”
Bill & Sheila Hartl
April 5, 2006
I know Bill and I will sure miss seeing Bob whenever we come to Billings and join in on the Sunday breakfasts...Bob was very involved in the organizing of Montana Chapter C here in Eastern Montana and I can just bet he is busy right now organizing Chapter H (Heaven)!!! Still hard to believe he is gone but he will live in our hearts forever-what a good friend...I will miss him calling me "Queenie"...Rest in Peace Bob...
Bill and Sheila Hartl
Sidney Montana
GWRRA MT-C
Bill & Debbie Starr, Chapter Directors, MT-G
April 5, 2006
Debbie & I first met "Just Bob" at our first gathering in Billings. From that moment he kept suggesting (in his way) to start a chapter in Great Falls. But is wasn't until we went to the Idaho District Rally in 2004 as orphans and were greeted with open hearts and outreached hands from every chapter there. It was then we knew we wanted to start a chapter in Great Falls. Bob was a great Mentor to us. Through Bob and fellow GWRRA members it rekindled our joy of biking and faith in good people. Thanks for the great times and great memories. I personally will treasure the memories of Wing Ding 27, not only was it our first but Bob was our personal entertainment and tour guide. We will miss you.
Debbie Starr
April 5, 2006
A friend is one who you may pour out all the contents of your heart to, knowing that the gentelness of the hand of your friend will take and sift what you say, keep what is worth keeping and with a breath of kindness blow the rest away.... that's the kind of friend Bob was and I will miss that. Thanks for all your help in getting Bill's new wing. Ride safe till we meet again and keep the light on at Hotel Bob!
Lyle and Mary Hurt
April 4, 2006
Just Bob,
We had many great rides and rally's. You were a joy to know and will surely be missed by all who ever met you. I don't know who will make Mary's morning coffee at the rally's now. I guess I had better find some way that she can make it herself. Hope that you get enough coffee in heaven. Thanks for all that you did for us. Ride safe. Later friend
Lyle and Mary Hurt
April 4, 2006
Just Bob was a wonderful friend and the rallys won't be the same without you. We will miss you something terrible.
Dennis,Ruth and Amy Trimbo
April 4, 2006
We worked with Bob in Goldwings and he was always very helpful and friendly. He always greeted our daughter Amy with a smile and a hug. They would make sure they had their dessert first when we were at the Goldwing dinners. He wanted to make sure he had room for the dessert.
Bob was a very special person. He encouraged you to be the best person you could be.
We miss you Bob
Dave & Dawna Hill
April 4, 2006
We'll miss ya Bud
Shirley Stephens-Garcia, Co-Founder GWRRA
April 4, 2006
Benny and I send our heartfelt sympathies to Bob's family. GWRRA could not have had a better advocate, nor a more tenacious one! We have lost a dear friend. Godspeed, Just Bob!
James & Teresa Blodgett
April 4, 2006
We met JustBob at the Virginia City Rally. He was quite a character and a very nice man. He will be very missed at future Goldwing gatherings. We are so sorry for you loss.
Dale & Donna Jennison
April 4, 2006
Just Bob, I still cannot beleive that you have left us at such a young age. Donna and I will never forget the last time we visited you in the hospital. You were conducting business over the phone. You looked like you could still tackle the world problems if they would let you go.
Donna and I have only known you for about 3 years, however, it feels like we have known you for many more. You always were there for us whenever we needed anything or had dumb questions. You even let us borrow your trailer to take our trike to Sturgis one year, like you had known us for years.
We hope that someday we will all meet again and that you will have everthing planned for the "Big Wing Ding" in heaven. We love you Just Bob. Until we meet again, please ride safe.
Douglas Fox
April 4, 2006
(Just Bob) will be sorly missed he was an inspration and an asset to GWRRA! and certanly a man id like to call friend!!may you alway ride where the sun is shining!!
Rose Bosacker
April 3, 2006
The day my brother was diagnosed, it was like a ton of bricks had been dropped on us. The logical nurse in me began battling in my mind with the hopeful sister. Even though I could see how sick he was "on paper" as the results of various medical tests became evident, no one, not a single soul who encountered him over the course of the following three weeks could see defeat in his eyes or his smile or in his demeanor. (sigh) So... of course I believed he would kick this! If anyone could beat this disease, he could. Right? Attitude is everything! A mere five percent was good enough odds for me to believe that he would indeed walk out of that hospital in mid April. And that's what he TOLD me he was going to do. So you can understand why I am just a wee bit mad at him now. I'm the baby sister. I get to be mad. Especially since he had a reputation for being the most dependable man on the planet! And to leave me like this is just so not like my brother! I miss him ineffably. My grief is overwhelming. And now, reading the Guest Book entries here tonight has brought on a new flood of tears... but now it's a good cry, a healing cry...because now it is so clear that I wasn't just being a biased loving little sister, listening to the hundreds of stories he told, and at times rolling my eyes, thinking "Yeah yeah, you're marvelous, you're wonderful, Bob! Get over yourself!" (that's what little sisters do!) I knew Bob had made many wonderful friends through GWRRA, but oh my gosh!! So many people thought as highly of my brother as I did! Not at all shocking... just a very wonderful thing to see and know unquestionably, in this time of extreme sorrow. He was so respected, admired, and loved... and now, missed! I am very grateful and blessed to have had such a wonderful friend... my brother. Thank you to all who "signed" this Guest Book. Thank you so much to all the amazing nurses at Billings Clinic Oncology Unit. Thank you for validating what I had known all along: He was a remarkable man!
Steve, LynnDee, Steph & Stacey Schmidt
April 3, 2006
May memories of Bob keep him in our hearts...4EVR-BOB!
Our memories of Bob will be of a man who was always smiling and had a helping hand for everyone at any time. Bob invited our two daughters, Steph & Stacey to come along for a ride when he had an open backseat. This allowed Mom to ride with Dad and the girls loved it!! Those times have given our family such wonderful memories. We will always remember the great rides over the "tooth".
We will miss Bob...forever.
Bob Snipes
April 3, 2006
Just Bob
What can we say. You could have knocked us over with a feather when we heard what had happened. You were so much more than a fellow goldwinger, you were our friend. You will be sorely missed.
Ride safe in heaven my friend.
Bob & Mary Snipes, Chapter Directors, Cheyenne, Wy.
Kenn Harvey
April 3, 2006
Certainly 'Just Bob' was one of those characters that you cannot, nor would not want to forget. Nicole and I had only met him a few times, Wing Ding in Ft. Wayne last year, most memorably, but he left an grand impression. Truly one of the few people I have known who stands head and shoulders above the rest.
Kenn & Nicole Harvey
Assistant Chapter Directors GWRRA Cheyenne Chapter WY-B
Christy Hofer
April 3, 2006
I would just like to say never has anyone touched my life like Bob did. I met Bob when he and some Goldwingers came to eat dinner at the restaurant in Roundup where I work. Since Bob loves bugging waitresses he totally made my day. Needless to say the outcome of that meeting was an incredible friendship with a very warm and friendly individual. He definitely challenged me at every turn to be the best I can be in everything I attempted. With Bob there was no half heartedness. I learned some valuable lessons thru knowing Bob and will deeply cherish them. I thoroughly enjoyed riding his bike with him and shortly after a few rides he commented that seeing how much I loved riding the bike with him renewed his love of riding all over again. To me experiencing the great outdoors on the back of Bob's bike was awesome. I will never forget this wonderful person who became such a great mentor and friend to me. Bob may you rest safe in the loving arms of Jesus.
Border States Electric
April 3, 2006
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Mike and Suzanne Kasko
April 3, 2006
Bob,
We will miss you very much. You were a unique and wonderful individual. Always a pleasure to be with. Ride safe on your Wings among the wings of heaven. Ride safe, my friend.
Don Brock
April 3, 2006
To all of the friends of "Just Bob" I share your sadness and your pain. Billings, GWRRA, Montana, and a lot of very fortunate people that met and knew Bob have lost a very good friend and Mentor.
I had the pleasure of meeting Bob at two separate Wing Dings held Billings. As you all have stated, a warmer, kinder and more caring friend you will never meet. He was so much more than "Just Bob" to hundreds of friends both inside of GWRRA and within the community.
However, I will tell you of another "Just Bob" that lived in his heart. Bob was a tenacious fighter for what he believed in and what was good for his Friends and fellow Members. As an officer and Mentor within the association Bob would take anyone to task if he thought you were doing anything that was not in the best interest of his Friends and fellow Members. His diligence to work for the benefit of his Friends was endless. Bob was the eternal "Ombudsman" for the Membership. All of his years of holding positions within the Association had one focus, "What is best for the Chapters and what is best for the Member" and I am sure the same applied to his community as well.
Bob will be very much missed, however, he left a legacy in the hearts and minds of all that he touched. To us he may have been "Just Bob" but he was also a Master Mentor and trained hundreds to follow in his footsteps.
Blue skies and twisty roads my friend.
Warm Regards,
Don Brock
Executive Director
Gold Wing Road Riders Association
[email protected]
Bob & Brenda Van Nes
April 3, 2006
I got to know Just Bob initially as a result of the plaque attacks between Billings and Calgary. Subsequently Bob and I hosted the CanMont Food Fest for many years. I enjoyed his great wit. He enjoyed a practical joke even if he was the recipient. Bob was one of the greats. We were shocked at his passing. Brenda and I along with many other of his Canadian friends will surely miss him.
Christy Hofer
April 2, 2006
I am still in total shock when I learned this afternoon of Bob having passed on. I met Bob last August when he came to Roundup to eat dinner with some other Gold Wingers. He totally made my evening at the restaurant when he kept bugging me and teasing me, like he loved to do with waitresses which I later found out when he took me out to dinner in Billings. I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know Bob and found an incredible friend in him. He was so very understanding and giving in everything he did. I have so many fond memories of our times together laughing and visiting at the different restaurants we would go out and have dinner at when I could come to town. My thots and prayers are with his loved ones, he so often told me about them and shared so much of his life with me. The most precious memories I will have of Bob is riding the bike with him. He told me not long after a few of our rides how my love for riding with him renewed his love of riding his bike. Seeing the mountains this way was awesome! I can visualize him entering safe into the arms of Jesus, for Bob shared His love of God so often with me. My heart is hurting deeply at the loss of this wonderful person. May God bring comfort to all of us as we remember "Just Bob" I will never forget you Bob, your "Huttie girl", as he liked to call me.
Terry & Betty Collin, AB District Directors
April 2, 2006
We knew Bob for only a short ten years. His wit and humour helped to make CanMont a FUN activity each time we met. Anytime we Rally with our FRIENDS from across the border, "Just Bob" will be sorely missed.
Brian Clarke
April 2, 2006
Meeting with Bob was always a pleasure whether at a GWRRA event or in the pub, when he was up here for his eye surgery. In particular, we appreciated his support when our good friends, Larry and Roz, were killed. Bob will be missed by his Calgary friends.
Joe and Leona Alberding
April 2, 2006
Just Bob - we remember you fondly and will always remember the good times we shared. Till we meet again. Joe and Lee Alberding
Don & Nancy Nuzum
April 2, 2006
Hmmm....JustBob...What can we say..Everyone has described him to a T. We will surely miss his great smile and humor.He is the only one I know who can come up to you in a crowded convenience store with your husband standing there and say "Put your head on my shoulder Darling" and get away with it.... Bob..We consider it an HONOR and a PRIVILEGE to have known you. We will NEVER forget you for all the memories you have left us. We love you & will miss you terribly. God speed to you, Terry & Chris, & your family.Ride those Golden Wings Bob.
Ron and Carol Hodgson
April 2, 2006
Bob you have been gone for only a few days but we miss you already. A phone call to inquire how you were was always answered with "BETTER NOW THAT I HAVE TALKED TO YOU". We now have one more angel to watch over us. Your friendship was valued so highly and you have left a big hole in our hearts that will be difficult to fill. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family.
Carol and Ron Hodgson
Region J Directors GWRRA
Rick Trent
April 2, 2006
Rest my friend, rest.
Glen & Sharon Seavy
April 2, 2006
We have had the priveledge of knowing "Just Bob" for a number of years now. He was always willing to give a helping hand whenever it might be needed. I remember some of the trips we took together and had such wonderful times. One of the most memorable was our trip to Victoria BC. It will just not be the same without Bob.
Sharon & Trailor Bob Christie
April 2, 2006
Bob, it was a priveledge to have known you the last 6 years. We will miss you and we know you are in a better place,where you can ride your GoldWing any time of the year. Trailor Bob and Sharon
Richard & Deena Topel
April 2, 2006
We all lost a good friend in "Just Bob". He was helpful to everyone. He always went out of his way to see that your questions were answered or any other needs were addressed. We had the priviledge to know "Just Bob" for 6 years and we are very grateful for those years. Just Bob was more than Just Bob. He was Generous Bob, Humorist Bob, Helpful Bob, Inspiring Bob, Caring Bob, Rescuer Bob, Educator Bob, but most of all Friend Bob.
Bob always lit up the eyes of the "little people" when he entered the room. They always ran to him and yelled "There's Bob".
We miss you and you will always be in our thoughts and prayers.
Dave Covert
April 2, 2006
It was "Just Bob" that pushed me as a new Chapter Director to do a plaque attack on Billings Montana. It was "Just Bob" that made arrangements for us when we came to get the plaques. It was "Just Bob" that paid a bet in front of everyone, on his knees, when we received the plaques. I am sure "Just Bob" will be arranging parking spots for us when we arrive with our gold wings in the future. To all that knew him, he was MUCH more than "Just Bob"!
Jeffrey Riggs
April 1, 2006
Bob was a friend to me from the first time we were at a rally together. Bob could realy take a pie.
Bob you are my friend and I will miss you. Pick us out a good spot at the big Wing Ding Homecoming.
Frank and Lynette Layton
April 1, 2006
To all that knew and loved Bob. He will be with us each and very time we are on our Gold Wings. His Gold Wings are now permenant. He would want each of us to remember all the good times and the good rides. So it is GOOD-BYE for awhile and we will be together again.
Mike & Karen Hamerton
April 1, 2006
Just Bob made us laugh, and gave us many, many great memories. We will miss him and think of him often.
curley helmbrecht
April 1, 2006
Our heartfelt sympathy's go out to Bobs family and his goldwing brothers and sisters. On behalf of the Roaddogs Independent Riders Organization, we offer our deepest sympaty to you all. Bob was like his name "JUST BOB" states , that's who he was, he had friends in just about every walk of life that there is and he fit in everywhere he went. He always had a smile for everyone he met and I never heard him speak badly of anyone (except to rib a harley rider, in fun of course) we will miss Bob ,but he leaves a little bit of himself with all of us in the kind things he did. we will not forget him, ride in peace Bob, until we meet again. Mark "curley" Helmbrecht president of Roaddogs IRO
Mike Wright
April 1, 2006
I got to know Bob very well while I was serving the Membership of the Gold Wing Road Riders Association as its President & Executive Director. Bob was always very eagar to help and was very instrumental in our first convention (Wing Ding) held in Billings, MT. Bob loved his home town very much as was very visible in community affairs and the political surroundings of Billings, MT. We, my wife Judy * I, will miss Bob very much. He was a special individual with tenacity, determination and loyalty to those around him.
May you enjoy your last ride forever Bob...............and be at peace in heaven with our Lord and Savior.
Ross & Sharon Schultz
April 1, 2006
The lights in Billings are shining a little lower and the stars are shining much brighter as Bob has left us on his Gold Wing to Heaven. Bob was very special to Sharon and I, he was always very warm and giving to us. You can see by the locations of those who have "signed" this guest book that Bob has reached the hearts of many across the land. Please rise as "Just Bob" has left the building.
Ann (Annie) Fox
April 1, 2006
When you hear that "Just Bob" was going to be at a rally, a meeting or any GW function. Everyone that knew him got excited to see him again. Bob was always involved with GW events, and loved knowing new friends. I had the pleasure of knowing him since my first rally in Billings and we have seen each other many times. I have worked with him on Region Staff and he will be greatly remembered as the first one you talk to and give hugs to when he was around. Always took time to see how you were doing and if you needed any help. I will greatly miss this very special friend. To our GW Family "Just Bob" was a very special person. My prayers to his family and I will keep his memories close to my heart. Ride safe among the clouds and watch over us.
Lynn D. Appleford
March 31, 2006
Bob,
It was an honor and a priveledge to have known you and my life is fuller as a result. I am thankful that we had time together at the ID
District Rally last year. Will miss your wit and light heartedness forever. Still looking forward to that cup of coffee we planned at out next meeting. Just hope there are Gold Wings in heaven. Farewell my freind.
JACK SNEDIGAR
March 31, 2006
WE HAVE LOST A VERY SPECIAL FRIEND. HE WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEARTS. BOB WOULD DO ANYTHING FOR THOSE IN NEED AND NEVER ASK FOR OR EXPECT ANYTHING IN RETURN. BOB LEFT US JUST AS HE LIVED HIS LIFE, WITH DIGNITY,COURAGE AND JUST THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF HUMOR. RIDE ON MY FRIEND. I HOPE THAT NEW SILVER 1800 GIVES YOU AS MANY WONDERFUL MILES AND MEMORIES AS YOU GAVE US. WE LOVE YOU. STUD DUCK AND LADY DI
KRIS AND JOHN MCCANN
March 31, 2006
YOU HAVE LEFT US WITH A SUITCASE OF MEMORIES. ALL OF THEM WILL MAKE US REMEMBER YOU AS A WONDERFUL FUN LOVING GUY WITH A SMILE, A HUG, AND A HAND SHAKE NO MATTER HOW LONG IT HAD BEEN SINCE WE HAD SEEN EACH OTHER. STAND TALL ABOVE THE CLOUDS BOB AND RIDE SAFE.
Russ & Laurie Parpart
March 30, 2006
Just Bob will be missed so much by our GoldWing family and all his friends and acquaintances. He was one of the first and most impressionable people we met when we joined six years ago. We loved his humor, his friends to everyone attitude, and his smile! He'll be in our hearts for all time and our prayers go with all his family!He's leading a Goldwing group up in heaven! Ride Safe, Just Bob!
Darrell Robson
March 30, 2006
Although I've known "Just Bob" for less than two years, I feel that I can truly call him "friend". To Bob, a stranger was just a friend that he had not yet met! He knew only friends. He was fun to be around. Always had a positive, can do attitude.
He will be sorely missed by all of his friends.
I can hear the mellow tones of that Gold Wing of his as I type this! Ride on, Bob!
God speed, my friend!
Collens & Ginny Wakefield
March 30, 2006
So shocked and saddened by the news; we will miss you mightily, "just bob!" (Every time I use those special earplugs you found for me at the Wyoming district rally in Rawlins, I'll remember you, with laughter.) See you down the road. C&G
Colstrip Electric, Inc.
March 30, 2006
Sorry to hear of Bob's passing. We did not know he was so ill. Bob did alot of subcontacting for this company. He was always so helpful and ready to start a job. He will be missed by all.
Krista Bailey
March 30, 2006
Bob-
You challenged me at every chance, and made me think just to keep up with you. You made my kids and I feel like family whenever we were around. I will cherish the memories of our entertaining conversations. You will be greatly missed.
Thoughts and prayers to all that knew and loved Bob.
Clara Boldt
March 30, 2006
We met "Just Bob" at the Idaho District Rally last year. What an awesome person. He made us feel like we'd known him forever. On the ride home our paths crossed several times, he would stop say hello, give out hugs and be on his way. He truly touch the Iowans that were at the rally.
Clara & Fred Boldt -
Iowa District MEC/PRC and Iowa Chapter I MEC/PRC
Darlene & Ed Moore
Iowa Chapter I ACD
Gordon & Beverly Valasek
March 30, 2006
"Just Bob" Hearing that name made you think of GWRRA and Billings that was "Just Bob" We know his family with GWRRA will miss him greatly, and our thoughts and prayer will be with his family. We wish we would have known him longer as he was a good mentor. His Door was always open for you with a hug, helping hand, and smile came with it. Our experiences and stories with him will never be forgotten. Big hugs to you Bob until we meet on the Golden Wing Trail above.
Frederick and Madelena Harmon
March 30, 2006
It was a cold nite ride back from a days long trip My wife and I were new riders in the Gold wing Group,My wife was very cold and Bob Said on the Cb radio "every one we are pulling over" I'm not going to have Maddy be cold, Along with Jim Brown and others Bob took clothes and leathers from every one and helped Maddy get dressed in warmer clothes right on the side of the Highway. And until the day he Died he would always tease Maddy about getting to feel her legs and hubby standing there he got away with it... It was a great moment And Maddy sure was warm after that,,,the rest of the way home.. IN 1997 Maddy had a bad car accident while following every one on there Gold Wings, in White Sulfer Springs,It was Bob who stayed with my wife until the abulance got there and kept her from going into shock,It was Bob Who told her It's gonna be okay,Along with the susport of others there that day.It was Bob who traveled back to billings to get his susburan to go back to the Great Falls Hospital to pick up Maddy the next day day. He made sure she was taken care of and made sure she was comfortable while riding back home in his susburan.He check on her for 3 days in a row after that. He even offered to help her shave legs,she declined that offer,,but there again he said it was just a way to get to feel her legs..It was a great joke between Me and Bob and Maddy. IN 2002 Maddy was trying to pass her writen test for the Motorcycle and failed 2 times,,,It was Bob who went over the test with her, he took a full day at his house and tested and tested and tested with her until she had it down,,the next day Maddy went to take the motorcycle test and passed the test. The First person Maddy called to tell was Bob. Then she called me. Bob has always been there for us.We will miss you Bob Love you Fred and Maddy Harmon
Linda L. Markham
March 30, 2006
The first time I met Bob was at the Great Falls Chapter Kick-off. He was so full of life and so very generous to everyone he came in contact with. Now that God has called him home, the GWRRA in Heaven has a fantastic director.
John McVay
March 30, 2006
Our hart goes out to the family of a GWRRA Member. Chapter A and Chapter K Tucson, Arizona.
John D McVay
Sidney, Mt native
Susan Tyner
March 30, 2006
I never met Bob face to face, but spoke with him many times when I worked at the Gold Wing Road Rider home office. Bob was a very special person. If I was down when he called, I was always in a much better mood at the end of the call! He has a special place in my heart.
Stella Samson
March 30, 2006
Just Bob:
My dear friend and Hero "Just Bob" was so much more than Just Bob. He was always there to help anyone who needed a hand. He went above and beyond the scope of friend - more like a big brother to look after his little brothers and sisters. He and Terry rescued me after my mororcycle crash, providing transportation for me and my crashed bike as well as hugs of support. I will miss you. Here goes a big HUG to you till we meet again. Love you - Stella
Bill Anzik
March 30, 2006
"Just Bob" is the first guy I ever spoke with regarding the GWRRA. Bob was the Montana District Director a couple years ago when I was trying to contact people to ride with and get information on the first rally I attended. Very friendly and outgoing. He is the one who inspired me to start a local chapter in Helena. I often tell people that I've met some of the nicest people through the GWRRA, Bob is on the top of the list of people I have in mind.
I didn't know him very long but he sure did make an impression. He is definitely going to be missed. Please keep Bob and his family in your thoughts and prayers.
Ron Bradshaw
March 30, 2006
I knew Bob when we attended Jr high and West High briefly. He made a great impression on me, and we had a lot of great times then if only briefly. He was always the most "hip" and "with it" guy I knew. Later in life we met again at the post office in Billings and did a five minute life update. He was still "hip" and excited about his cable business. I've often wished I'd made that phone call to visit one more time. May his family find peace of mind knowing Bob was a great human being. Thanks, Bob.
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