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Robert Remkes Obituary

ROBERT MARSHALL REMKES died Sunday, March 9, 2003, at the age of 54 after several years of battling diabetes. A native Houstonian, he resided in Kingwood, Texas, since the mid-1970s. For many years he taught driver's education in the public schools. He was an avid golfer most of his life and involved with coaching young people's basketball, baseball, and golf teams. At the time of his death he was athletic director at Lake Houston Academy. He is survived by his wife Kathryn; two sons, Robert Marshall Remkes, Jr. and wife Collette; Jonathon Ray Remkes; beloved granddaughter, Alexandria, all of Kingwood, Texas; parents, Corrah and Elmer Remkes of Houston, Texas; sister, Patricia Raye Johnson and husband Fred Wayne of Sugarland, Texas; brother, William Ray Remkes and wife Laura Ann of Houston, Texas; numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Visitation will be 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, March 12, 2003, at Rosewood Funeral Home, Humble, Texas. Funeral Services will be 10:00 A.M. Thursday, March 13, 2003, at Rosewood Funeral Chapel with Dr. James R. DeLoach of Second Baptist Church, Houston, Texas, and Joe Reynolds officiating. Interment will follow in Rosewood Memorial Park.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Mar. 11, 2003.

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Ethan Corporon

July 3, 2020

Was neighbor of the Remkes' from 1978-1986.Just read about Bob's death after research yesterday on July 2,2020.I have very fond memories of that time in Elm Grove.Bob used to take me to Robert's Jr. High and High School Basketball and Football games.I live in Dallas now but was a resident in Sand Creek from 1986-1994.Then resided at King's Crossing Apts. 1994-1996 and again from 1997-2010.My deepest condolence's to Kathy,Robert Jr.,Johnathan,and entire kin.Best Regards and Wishes.Ethan C.

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