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Rebel Robertson Obituary
North Brunswick - Rebel L. Robertson III, of North Brunswick, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2020 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick. He was 83.
He was born in Tyler, Texas and raised in Splendora. He relocated to NJ where he met his wife of 57 years, Betty. Rebel and Betty lived in North Brunswick most of their lives.
Rebel served in the United States Marine Corps and was a member of the VFW Clark Moetz Post 2319 in Milltown and the American Legion Post 459 in North Brunswick.
For over 50 years he was in the advertising and public relations business for ST & I Associates in North Brunswick, retiring in 2015.
Rebel loved his family first and foremost. He enjoyed golfing, sailing, traveling and hanging out with his dear friends.
He was predeceased by his parents, Florine & Rebel Robertson II and his wife Elizabeth "Betty" Robertson (d. 2018).
Surviving is his son and daughter-in-law Rebel and Linda Robertson IV of North Brunswick; his daughter and son-in-law Kimberly and Michael Guerrera of Alpha; his sisters Barbara Charlton and Mary Von Reigen; his grandchildren Barbara, Jessie, Rebel V and Joey; and his great grandchildren William, Alyssa, Liara and Ariah.
A Celebration of Rebel's life will take place at a future date. His cremated remains will be brought to Brig General William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Park in Wrightstown, NJ. Contributions may be made in Rebel's name to either the VFW, 45 Broad St, Milltown 08850 or the American Legion, 1015 Linwood Pl, North Brunswick 08902.
Arrangements are by The Crabiel Home for Funerals, 170 N Main St-at Riva Avenue, Milltown. You may sign the online obituary "guestbook" at www.crabiel.com
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Susan Gosker
February 2, 2021
You will be missed dearly. Kim my heart is heavy with sadness. Your father was a wonderful and funny man. Always had a smile on his face,twinkle in his eyes and his laughter will be remembered forever.
Margie Vogel Vogel
June 14, 2020
Kim and Rebel, We lived next door to you for ten years and couldn't have asked for better neighbors. you have our condolences. Jim and Margie Vogel
May 13, 2020
May the soul of the dearly departed rest in peace, may my prayers are with you.
Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman, 12th Congressional District
Taylor Bohnyak
April 28, 2020
Rebel has been a good friend since thew mid 80's. he can now be joined with Betty again.
Ed & Lois Machinski
April 28, 2020
Condolences to the family of Rebel .He was a great guy to learn from and drink with . He will be missed . - Ed & Lois Machinski Friends from North Brunswick NJ
Phyllis Rich
April 28, 2020
Kim and Rebel, so sorry for your loss. I look back on all the wonderful memories Howie and I shared with your dad and mom; the sail boat rides, vacations and trips down to Maryland for crabs. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Patricia Johnson
April 28, 2020
Our condolences and prayers from Ron and Pat Thompson. You will truly be missed.
Lee and linda Pauley
April 28, 2020
We are blessed to have had such a dear friend.
Trish Parham
April 27, 2020
Love you Uncle Reb ❤
Trish Parham
April 27, 2020
All my love to you Rebel. You touch our lives for the best.
Robin & Nick DiMeglio
April 27, 2020
We are so sorry for your loss. A great man!!! Robin and Nick DiMeglio
Linda Easterly
April 27, 2020
Sorry for your loss Kim. You'll never forget the good times you had
Marion Costanza
April 27, 2020
Great friend. Always fun to be with. Going to miss Rebel as we do Betty. Beautiful couple together again. May they both Rest In Peace. Love to all the family.
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