Robert C. Schwebke

Robert Schwebke Obituary

SCHWEBKE, ROBERT C., age 85 of Banner Elk, North Carolina passed away Tuesday morning August 18 th 2015. A native of Miami Florida, Mr. Schwebke was born July 18th 1930, the son of Harry C Schwebke (of Miami) and Harriet Helseth Schwebke (of Ft Pierce). Mr. Schwebke in addition to being a well respected business owner in Miami served in the United States Navy, was a 32 degree Mason and member of the Mahi Shrine. His business interest included Schwebke & Associates, Schwebke-Shiskin Surveyors, Busy Bee Car Wash and most notably Mako Marine, the manufacturer of Mako fishing boats which he founded in 1967. In addition Mr. Schwebke spent considerable time in North Carolina where he owned and operated the Chalet Motor Lodge in Little Switzerland; he developed "Tynecastle" in Banner Elk and was the proprietor of Pappy's BBQ. Mr. Schwebke was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife Judy, two sons Robert C. Schwebke Jr. "Cliff" & his wife Tabitha and Brett Schwebke & his wife Samantha all of Banner Elk and two daughters Samantha Wotell & husband Chris of Banner Elk and Roxanne Saltman & husband Mark of Zionville and one nephew Harry Helseth of Ft Pierce Florida. In addition Mr. Schwebke is survived by 12 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren Mr. Schwebke was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Helen Helseth and her son Chuck Funeral services will be conducted Friday, August 21st 2015 at 2:00 o' clock at Hampton Funeral Home, Visitation for family and friends will begin at 12:30. Military graveside rites and burial will be provided by the United States Navy, American Legion Post 130, the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 90 with Masonic graveside rites to follow at Woodlawn Cemetery In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Medi-Home Hospice, Post Office Box 1357, Newland North Carolina 28657 Online condolences may be sent to the Schwebke Family at www.hamptonfuneralnc.com Hampton Funeral and Cremation Service, in Boone, NC, is in charge of the arrangements

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Published by the Miami Herald on Aug. 20, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Schwebke

11 Entries

Doug Baena

March 11, 2016

Bob was a man's man. In the few years that we knew each other he taught me how to have "a steady hand at the tiller". I have and will miss him forever. With love and respect
Doug

Scott Schwebke

January 31, 2016

Bob was my cousin and the nephew of my dad Wesley C. Schwebke. He was also very generous. My favorite memory of him was he once paid for a day long fishing trip to Everglades City, Fla.

Scott Schwebke

January 31, 2016

I have fond memories of my cousin Bob. My dad Wesley Schwebke was his uncle. Bob was instrumental in the development of Sunrise Golf Village in Florida and very generous. I remember once he paid for a fishing trip for my dad, sister and me to Everglades City, Fla. He will be greatly missed!

Paul Salver

August 24, 2015

Karen and were truly saddened to learn that Bob had left us. For the last couple of years, Samantha and I have shared our experiences dealing with parents with failing cognitive function. In Bob's case, we thought the big ol tough teddy bear would outlast us all. But God has his own plans for us. I can't help but think of Captain Elwood who introduced me to Bob 30 years ago. He told Elwood, "if you like him (Paul), that's good enough for me". I can't begin to say how warm and hospitable, Bob and Judy have been to me, my family and my friends, and although I've talked with Sam the most, I have very fond memories of the whole Schwebke clan. We lost a true Patriarch, and I'll not soon forget the many life lessons and great "stories" that Bob left with me. With the deepest love and respect, Paul Salver

doris Swor

August 23, 2015

Bob was a friend to so many. We fell blessed to be among those. We enjoyed watching the "Man of the Mountain" at Tynecastle as he gathered his kids and grandkids, Judys family, and special friends to build their homes on Tynecastle...keeping them close and under his watchful eye because he cared. We loved hearing his stories. Sharing the lives of the Schwebkes has been a true blessing and honor. Prayers for Judy and the family as the years of special memories keep Bob alive in their hearts....in all our hearts.
With our love
Doris and David Swor

Cooter Brown

August 21, 2015

I met Robert Schwebke in 1955 when I was 19 yrs. old, and will always cherish the memories of this exceptional man.

Christine Petti

August 21, 2015

Bob was a giant among men. What a loving husband and father. He will be missed.

George Bolton

August 21, 2015

Biscayne Engineering Company,Inc. and all of our associates morn the loss of Robert (Bob) Schwebke. Our history with the Schwebke's goes back to the early 1930's with Harry Schwebke (his brother), Wes Schwebke (his son) they were all a part of our Biscayne Engineering Team until Harry went into business in 1946.

Kathy Matthews

August 21, 2015

Bob will truly be missed. My deepest sympathy you and all your children.

Libby (Helseth) Kahn

August 20, 2015

My condolences to your family. I know what a great man he was to all of you and that he will be missed.

George & Mary Bolton

August 20, 2015

Robert "Bob" Schwebke was a man blessed with the gift to make many things happen. Mary and I enjoyed the little time we spent with Bob, Judy, and their family. I personally will miss his friendship. I'm happy to have the memories.

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