ROBICHEAUX, Robert G.
"Bob"
Robert G. "Bob" Robicheaux died July 16, 2015.

Bob was born in Port Arthur, Texas September 6, 1925 to D.F. and Irene Robicheaux. He graduated from St. Mary's High School in Port Arthur and joined the Army Air Corps as an Aviation Cadet. He received his Silver Pilot Wings at age 19 at Luke Field Arizona. After the war, he returned to Port Arthur and graduated from Lamar College. Marrying the love of his life, Mildred Hoppe, they headed to Dallas where he attended SMU and graduated with a BBA in Marketing in January 1950.

For four summers he was an aerial application "cropduster" pilot, also working for Sears in the winter months. In 1952 he joined Sears in a management training program. Following different assignments in Lafayette, Louisiana, he was made a Sears store manager in Marshall, Texas. Then followed management assignments in McAllen, Beaumont and San Angelo, Texas. He retired in 1980 after 28 years with Sears.

Preceding him in death was his beloved wife of 67 years, Mildred Robicheaux of Austin. He is survived by three children. Daughter, Sue Hall and husband Bob of Buda, Texas, son Dr. Dan Robicheaux and wife Kim of Round Rock, Texas and son Larry Robicheaux and wife Cheryl of Frisco, Texas. One sister, Iris O'Niell and husband Pat of Groves, Texas. Five grandchildren, granddaughters Jennifer Cortez and husband Gilbert of San Marcos, Texas, Sarah Harris and husband Richard of Shreveport, Louisiana; grandsons, Anthony Hall and wife Jessica of Austin, Texas and Alex Robicheaux and Brad Robicheaux of Austin, Texas. He is also survived by 12 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Bob was active in civic affairs in all of his Sears locations having served as President of the Boys Club in McAllen, Texas and President of the United Way of Tom Green County in San Angelo, Texas.

After retirement, he and wife Millie opened 2 Ben Franklin stores with partners Bill and Peggy Nix, one in Austin and one in McAllen, which they ran until 1990. For the next 20 years Bob was in furniture sales, his last 13 years being with Star furniture in Austin, Texas.

A Rosary will be held at 10am, Saturday, July 25, 2015 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church on Highway 620, Austin, Texas. A Funeral Mass will follow at 10:30am. Burial will be at the Columbarium on the grounds of the church.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests a contribution to Monsignor Elmore Holtman at Eagles' Wings Retreat Center, P.O. Box 248, Burnet, Texas 78611.

Memories and condolences for the Robicheaux family can be left at www.cookwaldenchapelofthehills.com.

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Published by Austin American-Statesman from Jul. 21 to Jul. 22, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert ROBICHEAUX

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Missy, David, Wesley and Wyatt

June 22, 2016

Mr. Robicheaux was a kind man who loved his wife so dearly. We met one day a long time ago when I was late for church. He gave me the seat next to him and we immediately became "pew friends". Regardless of the Sunday, I could always count on him saving a seat for me with his hat. I am so saddened by the passing of Millie and Mr. Robicheaux. I take comfort that they are in Heaven together. I will never forget those Sunday mornings.

July 24, 2015

My condolences to Larry and family. You are all in my prayers through this difficult time of losing both parents in such a short time frame. May God bless you and sustain you.

Kathy Roberts (Michigan City)

Lindsay Rollag

July 23, 2015

My sincere sympathies go out to the family. I had the pleasure of working with Bob at Star Furniture and really enjoyed meeting him and talking with him. He was very fond of his family and experiences. May he rest peacefully in eternity. My condolences.

Molly Wolf

July 21, 2015

Dr. Robicheaux and your family: I am thinking of you and hoping that memories of your father in life buoy your journey through grief. I appreciate you so much. Take care of yourself.

Becky & Jimmy Veazey

July 20, 2015

Condolences for the entire family. We know how much you will miss Bobby and our prayers are with all of you.

Carolyn

July 20, 2015

To the Robicheaux family: I wish you peace at this sad time. I bought my first place (a condo) from Bob and Millie about 15 years ago. They were kind and we hit it off right away ... especially talking about our Louisiana (Lafayette) connection. I always get excited when someone actually knows where Opelousas is! They were a nice couple and, as you already know, you were blessed to have them. My prayers are with your family.

Candice Sailsbury

July 20, 2015

My deepest sympathies for Larry and family, my prayers are with you all at this difficult time.

Mary Anderson

July 20, 2015

Larry and family, thinking of you and the loss of your parents in such a short time. Having heard many great stories about your Dad, I know this is a sad time, but also a joyous time remembering everything great about both of your parents. Prayers are with you, Mary Anderson

Sandra Myer

July 18, 2015

So sorry for the loss of your Father. He had to be special to have a daughter like you. Our prayers are with you.
David and Sandra Myer

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