Loving Husband, Father, and Grandfather, Robert (Bob) Schaible passed away peacefully at Pathways Hospice on Monday the 26th of November, 2018 of lung cancer. Bob was born in Mankato, Minnesota to Clarence Schaible and Mildred Irene Anderson on September 26, 1940. He was the fifth born of 14 children. Bob attended high school in Amboy, MN and attended Mankato State College. He served in the Army from 1960 to 1963 and served a tour in Korea. He was married in 1962 to Carol Scherer at the First Presbyterian Church in Amboy, Minnesota and celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary on June 30th. To that marriage were born 3 children, Dr. Brian Schaible (friend Joanne) of Longmont Colorado, Kelly Koehle (Martin) of Istanbul, Turkey and Kristi River (Richard) of Arvada, Colorado. Also surviving are 5 Grandchildren, Megan Koehle of Munich, Germany, Johannes Koehle of Munich, Germany, Alex River of Arvada, Maddy River of Arvada and Aiden River of Arvada. Bob worked at the Security National Bank of Amboy Minnesota after being honorably discharged from the Army Finance Division. In 1964, he and Carol moved to Loveland, Colorado and entered into the Texaco Service Station business. After 32 years of operation at The Dude Corral Texaco, 5th and Lincoln Texaco, and West Shore Texaco, Bob retired due to health reasons. In 1999 he received a heart transplant at the Mayo clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. In his retirement he worked at Kembel and Company during tax season. which was a great joy to him and it kept him busy. He is also survived by sisters Nancy Schaible of Mpls., Harriet Glacker of Madison Lake, MN, brother Thomas Schaible (Jan) of Eagle Lake, MN, sisters, Diane Patrick of Shakopee MN, Phyllis Brunswick (Mike) of Dayton, MN, Karen Thorman (Richard) of Paynesville, MN, and brother Steven Koehler (Barb) of Mpls. MN and many nieces, nephews, and close friends. A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, December 6th at 10:30 at the First Christian Church, 2000 North Lincoln Ave. in Loveland. Kibbey-Fishburn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Cremation will take place. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to the charity of your choice in his honor.

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Published by Loveland Reporter-Herald on Dec. 4, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Schaible

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13 Entries

Pam Hurley

December 9, 2018

I remember Bob taking care of our family cars at Westshore Texaco since we lived on West Shore Drive. Bob was always so helpful, kind, and eager to do "extras" when our car needed something. My parents also spoke highly of him. I felt sad hearing of his passing.

Pam Hurley

Donnis Larson

December 7, 2018

Carol and family - Oops, didn't sign my name on previous msg. But my thoughts and prayers are with all of you on the loss of Bob. He was a tremendous guy and will be missed by many!! Take care.

December 7, 2018

Carol and family - I'm so sorry to hear of your loss of Bob - he was a tremendous guy - so sincere and caring. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time!!

Ed Flavell

December 7, 2018

My sincere sympathy to Bob's Family. The world has lost a great man. I worked for Bob at Westshore Texaco and have wonderful memories. I will always remember his humor and kindness. Rest in peace my friend.

December 6, 2018

Dear Carol and family,

Please know that we are thinking of you during this difficult time of loss. ~Roger and Penny

Susie Thompson Farnsworth

December 6, 2018

Carol and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss of Bob...and a loss also for his many friends, including us 'Amboyites' that have fond memories of growing up together in our small town in MN.

Emad ALSALEM

December 6, 2018

Please accept my condolences for the passing of the beloved Bob. I Carry with me great memories of your family.
May he rest in peace.

Cassandra Schaible

December 5, 2018

To Carol and family, may peace and love be with you all! Bob was such a fantastic and caring man. You all have a special place in my heart. May his memories give you some comfort at this sorrowful time. Love you guys.

Robert Wyatt

December 5, 2018

Such fun memories of Bob and Carol attending our auctions in Kansas. I will remember Bob as a tremendous individual with a great smile and hand shake. Wish I could come pay my respect in person but please know I will be there is spirit. Our thoughts and prayers Carol.

Greg Sauer

December 5, 2018

Carol & family, we are so sorry for your loss. Bob was a wonderful man. He always had a smile! We are out of town and sorry we missed his funeral. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Greg and Sheri Sauer

Rod & Arlene Lorenz

December 5, 2018

Bob always had a smile on his face and a joke to tell. We have such fond memories of him, such a caring, loving man. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you!
Love,

Gayle Baumgardt Rohde

December 4, 2018

Carol and family,
what a great photo to remember him by. Remember him from school - sorry for your families loss but happy that he is now pain free.

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