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Kevin Bobick Obituary
He was born June 9, 1970, in Spangler, Pennsylvania.
Kevin attended Parkside High School in Salisbury, Maryland, and graduated from Shelbyville Senior High School in 1988 in Shelbyville, Indiana. Kevin also studied IT at Sullivan University at Fort Knox.
He was a member of the U.S. Army and served under the 1st Cavalry Division from Fort Hood, Texas, during Operation Desert Storm and cared deeply about veterans' issues and was very proud of the time he spent serving his country.
Kevin rarely met a stranger and he also enjoyed golfing, fishing, hunting, camping and spending time with his many friends, most of which he referred to as his "brothers."
He was preceded in death by his father, George A. Bobick Jr., with whom he served with in the U.S. Army during Operation Desert Storm.
Survivors include his mother, Louella M. Bobick of Shelbyville, Indiana; a sister, Erica R. Marburger, wife of Scott E. Marburger and children Clark, Logan and Parker, of Mansfield, Texas; as well as many many close friends.
A military memorial service and remembrance gathering is at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, at Heartland Golf Club, 850 Pine Valley Drive in Elizabethtown.
All are welcome to attend.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Kevin Bobick
December 24, 2018
I am sorry for your loss.
Greg Bobick
December 16, 2018
Forever Rest In Peace my friend! You were an amazing cousin and a great nephew to my dad, we always looked forward for getting together with you and watching steeler games or talking after the big games win or lose. You were an amazing individual and an Angel on earth for the short time we had you, until we meet again my friend! Love you.
Richard Clark
December 14, 2018
An amazing friend. An amazing story. I met Kevin on February 15, 1989, our first day of Army Basic Training in a very cold WWII barracks in Fort Knox, KY. 60-80 of us crammed into the first floor for a contraband inspection. The Drill Sergeants we're checking for items we weren't allowed to have. It was fast and furious. Dump your stuff onto the floor! I opened my suitcase and quickly laid my clothes on the floor. This taller, lanky guy near me emptied his bag from waist-high and let his belongings hit the floor. And just as quickly, a dust cloud surround him and several of us nearby. His opened, flip-lid box of Cheer detergent spilled onto everything within a 5 foot radius. So I'm in a world where I know it's best to be invisible, standing near a guy making the biggest scene one could make. The Drill Sergeant was one of those quiet types that said only You messed up my floor in a way that you knew the punishment would come later. Sorry about that Drill Sergeant. Was the calmest reply Kevin gave. I later learned Keven couldn't be rattled. Ever. Eventually the Drill Sergeant finished his search and from the far end of the barracks shouted he was pairing us up and started counting 1, 2. 1, 2 Pointing at men who would be permanently paired throughout the next 9 weeks. I quickly tried to count 1, 2's ahead of the Drill Sergeant, hoping I wouldn't be paired with this Cheer covered attention-getter. But that was not my luck. Kevin and I were paired, in a partnership called Battle Buddies. I can make this work. I'm a clean cut, do right geek. I'll help him, which will keep me out of trouble. The next few days were a blur of vaccinations, issued gear & uniforms and learning basic military commands. I was a nervous wreck trying to do the right thing with every step and Kevin was his usual calm self, always joking with me or telling me about his beautiful gf, Julia. I also told him about my beautiful fiancé, Lisa back in Rockwall, TX, my home town. We became fast friends and I soon realized I wasn't getting us through Basic Training. Kevin was getting me through Basic Training. He had a knack for all we were learning and coached me a lot. I learned his Dad was in the Army and Kevin learned a lot from him; learning that I benefited from. Everyone goes to Basic Training but then we separate to new locations for the specialized training we enlisted for. Out of the 60-80 new soldiers in my Company only about 6 of us were going to Fort Benjamin Harrison, IN to be trained as Accounting Specialists. I always wanted to be an accountant. The first twist of this story is that Kevin had also enlisted for the same training! We will get to be Buddies for another 10 weeks. How amazing is that?! That he and I were part of the tiny group of future Army Accountants, standing next to each other inhaling Cheer detergent, Keven from Shelbyville, IN and me from Rockwall, TX.
I was (am) so appreciative of his help in Basic Training. Having taken two years of accounting in high school and actually placing in accounting competitions (remember, geek), I'm fully ready to help him through our next 10 weeks. Well, it seems government accounting has very little to do with civilian-world accounting and who's helping who? Kevin's helping me. I'm not dumb but none of it made sense to me until Kevin would explain it to me after class and on weekends. Again, he's my hero and helped me graduate this training. Guess what Kevin also did? He was awarded the title of Honor Graduate with the highest average in our class of 40. This guy is a genius. Not even kidding. He's a brilliant guy and would do anything for anyone in need. After graduation he returned home and served in his Reserve unit and I was stationed in Panama. We lost touch until a few years ago when I found him on Facebook. We caught up with over 20 years of life since we left Fort Ben and joked about using only liquid Cheer and me tripping over an M&M in the PX parking lot. (Story for later). Then one day he asked me if I know Scott Marburger. I was so confused by the question because I graduated with Scott back in good ol' Rockwall, TX. How would Kevin know him? Then Kevin tells me his sister, Erica is married to Scott. How much of a coincidence is that?! It's not a coincidence to me. Kevin was there standing next to me when I would need help in Basic Training. He enlisted for the same Accounting training where I would also need his help. He's also the connection between someone I knew in high school and his sister. Kevin was here on Earth with some very specific plans from Above and I believe he accomplished all of them and was called back home. I'm proud to say I knew an Angel. Love you Buddy, Richard Clark.
Josh Atkins
December 13, 2018
I miss you so much my brother. I don't have words. You were the most dedicated and loyal friend I've ever had. I hope you are at peace my brother.
Scott Benfield
December 12, 2018
Miss you, brother! It seems like yesterday we where catering on I. Your parents basement wonder what he future would bring us. Rest easy my friend you'll be in my thoughts
Mark Cain
December 12, 2018
You will be missed brother. I promise you that a day wont go by that I don't think of you. You were the best friend anyone could ask for. Rest easy Steel!
Kevin
December 12, 2018
I miss you man and I'll never forget chasing birdies, loving pars, hating bogeys and dreaming of eagles with you
Sherry s.
December 12, 2018
I will miss u my friend! I will always remember what kind, sweet, and great friend you were to me
December 12, 2018
Rest easy brother. You are forever engraved in the hearts of the cain family.
Sherry Atkins Wimmer
December 12, 2018
Kevin was a remarkable spirit, an intelligent man, a joy to talk to and my dear friend. I remember great times fishing with Kevin, Pansy , and Josh on the lake in WV. Kevin was blessed with many gifts. Most of all Kevin was accepting of others differences, non-judgmental , and kind to others. He is one of the sweetest people I ever knew. A piece of my heart will be forever missing.
December 12, 2018
My sincere condolences to your family during this difficult time of grief.
May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comfort all who mourn"
sustain you and your family during this challenging and heartbreaking time.
(Isaiah 64:1,2) LA
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