Randall Brobst Obituary

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Randall Randy Scott Brobst, 55, of Escondido, Calif., formerly of Allentown, died February 17, 2006, in his home after a long struggle with cancer. He was the husband of Flora Brobst for 26 years. Randy was the son of Walter R. and Nora (Beil) Brobst of Allentown. Randy was a 1968 graduate of Dieruff High School, where he participated in sports. He worked as a mechanic for Bethlehem Steel Corp. from 1973 to 1984. Randy then chose the Navy as a career and served for 20 years from 1984 to 2004, retiring as a petty officer, 1st class. He was on board the USS Peliliu in Afghanistan when the war began. Randy earned a masters degree in human resources from Chapman University, California, in 1992. He later went on to receive his teaching certification from the state of California in May of 2005, and was scheduled to teach in San Diego, Calif. Survivors: Wife; parents; daughter, Shirley Lagangga of Needles, Calif.; sons, Wally and Jade Brobst, both of Escondido; brothers, Barry Brobst and wife Lyne of Fogelsville, Robert Brobst and wife Yvette of San Diego; sister, Lynne Smith of Germansville; niece, nephews. Services: Were held in California Funeral Alternatives, Escondido, interment was in Riverside National Cemetery in California.

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Published by Morning Call from Mar. 4 to Mar. 5, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Randall Brobst

15 Entries

Walter Brobst

March 26, 2006

He was a Loving Father,

I remember all the lectures he gave me and I took most of them and applied it to life. Sure enough it made me who I am today. I miss him ,yes I miss him, but I love him more. Each day I wake up and notice he is not there and every Night before I go to bed I thank the Lord for taking him away from his suffering. He wont be there physically at my Graduation, Marriage, or Retirement but he will be there in Spirit, I can feel him. It saddens me that I am entitled as a fatherless child for the rest of this life... but what lifts me up is that there is two people that I love and who are looking after me up there in the Great Above. I love you Dad and God Bless. You are "Our Beloved Hero."

Dan Boyle

March 8, 2006

I'm saddened to hear of everyone's loss of Randy, (especially his family's). The fondest of memories come to mind when I think of Randy.

We had great times growing up in the Mountainville community. Times that are a thing of the past, but will never be forgotten by all his friends. Randy is loved by all who's lives he was part of, and he will be in our prayers. May the fond memories of those that knew him, comfort his family at this time of sorrow. God Bless you brother.

Gary Black

March 7, 2006

Randy, I'll always remember looking up to you and my big brother Elwood "Bill" because you were the older guys always doing the coolest things. The days of South Mountain band practices, paper routes and Gritsky's will be memories forever. You always had many fine friends. Say Hi to Bill for me.

Joyce, Elwood Sr. and Shirley Black would like to express their deepest sympathy and condolences to all the Brobst families on their heart-felt loss.

Christine Chagnon

March 7, 2006

I can remember nothing but good times with Class of 1968 Dieruff friends Randy, John, Bill, Marsha, Don, Tom, Paul and others in the years following graduation. A few of us were aware of his illness, and we kept in touch when we could in the last year or two via e-mail. I was especially interested his desire to teach, as I am a retired teacher myself. We would discuss his new career periodically. When several e-mails went unanswered, I feared this outcome. My love, condolences, and best wishes go out to his family.

We'll miss you, Bobe.

John-Mary Delong

March 6, 2006

Dear Wally Nora And Family

Our fondest memories are the days

we lived next to you folks in Mtvl.

Randy was such a nice kid, and he

will remain in our prayers always.

God bless and keep all of you.

Love John and Mary

Judy Black

March 6, 2006

Dear Family of Randy,

My sincere sympathy goes to all of you. Randy was very special person already when I knew him as a youngster and young man, a dear friend of my late brother Elwood. I am not surprised to see the kind of man he grew to be, as he was such an exceptional boy. May you find comfort in one another and in happy memories.

Sincerely,

Rick Gruber

March 6, 2006

My sincere condolences to Randy's family.I knew you in much simpler times, from Elementary to High School. Living only a few houses away in Mountainville, we had some great times playing in all the fields and woods in our neighborhood back then, when we were "little" and couldn't go too far from home. Although we hadn't seen each other since graduation, I will always remember and cherish those chilhood memories and the friendship we shared growing up.

Frank Lindenmuth

March 6, 2006

To the Brobst family,

I am deeply saddened by the news of Randy's passing. Having grow up with him brings back some fond memories. Although we hadn't seen each other in many years, I will never forget his ability to make people laugh with his happy-go-lucky attitude.

I remember fondly back about '63 Randy, Elwood Black and I went to the Parkway lanes and joined a youth bowling league, as a team, several weeks after the season had started. Needless to say we won the league and got these tiny trophies (I still have mine packed away somewhere). Mountainville was a great place to grow up because of friends like Randy.

Susan Miller

March 5, 2006

My deepest sympathy to the whole family. I think about the time when I knew Randy best - the "post" Dieruff years. It was during the time he worked at the Steel and hung around with John Maly, Bill Gilly, John Koshland to name a few. They were a fun group to be with and even as I am saddened by his death I have to smile remebering those times. My condolences.

Bob Ande

March 5, 2006

Like so many others, I was deeply saddened to read of Randy's passing. My deepest sympathy to his family and friends.

We have not seen each other in so many years. But I will remember him (the Mountainville section of A-town and Mack pool)and the good times all of us kids had back in those much easier days.

Donna Caciolo Price

March 5, 2006

My deepest condolences to Randy's family; I was deeply saddened to hear of his passing. We grew up in Mountainville, went through school together, and enjoyed many precious moments with our neighborhood friends, Linda and Elwood. I was so happy to hear that Randy enjoyed such a full life with a loving family.

Remembering your beloved Randy, and sending you my sincerest wishes of sympathy.

Linda Christman-Martinez

March 4, 2006

Grade School Friend Randy,

We went to Wilson, South Mountain,and Dieruff together. I even would visit at your house during Kindergarten. You, Elwood, Donna, and I would play jail at the old iron grate door at the firehouse. You were part of my childhood and now you are in a place were you can always play.

Peace, Linda

John Maly

March 4, 2006

After years of losing touch, Bobe and I had been speaking regularly through e-mail for the last couple of years. I'm really glad for that. I hadn't heard anything for months, and feared the worst, which was confirmed today. My heart sank when I read the news. My heartfelt sympathy to his family. His friends loved him and will mourn his passing.

Mal

Allan Bach

March 4, 2006

I was hoping to see Randy two years ago at our High School reunion. Now I'll have to wait until the true reunion. How sad it is when we discover our friends had to leave us and begin the eternal life. My sympathy to the family.

I'll miss you, buddy.

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