Robert William "Bobby" Selch

Robert "Bobby" William Selch, 69, of Louisville passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, February 6, 2026.

He was born on January 22, 1957 in Louisville to the late Patricia Fitzpatrick Selch and James Selch.

He retired after working 42 years for Stanley Brothers Produce, was a member of St. Bartholomew Catholic Church where he was very active with the Lenten fish fry's and the St. Bart's Men's Club, and was a member of Woodhaven Country Club.

Bobby spent many of his younger days playing softball, umpiring and one of his favorite things, coaching basketball at St. Bartholomew. Bobby developed a love for golf later in life, playing most nice days and loving his Sunshine.

Bobby adored his daughter, granddaughter and great granddaughter, but anyone who knew Bobby recognized that one of his biggest loves was The University of Kentucky Wildcats, GO BIG BLUE!

Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, Michael, Steve, and Tommy Selch; and sister, PJ Selch.

He is survived by his loving daughter, Amanda Selch Vandervort (Daniel); granddaughter, Emma Harrison (Davey); great granddaughter, Hazel Harrison; sister Diane Stengle; brother, John Selch; nieces, nephews, other loving family members and friends.

His funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at St. Bartholomew Catholic Church 2042 Buechel Bank Road with burial to follow in Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. on Monday, February 16, 2026 at Ratterman & Sons Funeral Home 3800 Bardstown Road.

Memorial gifts may be made to Kentuckiana Stroke Association.