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for Paul Wrobbel
Nancy McCabe
November 21, 2012
Linda, please know that Paul was a real help to our reunion committee and he renewed many old friendships. All of us who spent time with him treasured him for the good guy he was. We laughed about our time in Spanish class. He was indeed a gentleman and I will miss him.
November 21, 2012
I knew Paul for many years and coached at the same time as Paul (just not as well), officiated with Paul (just not as well), and worked with him at the OHSAA tournaments. I will always remember how he enjoyed life and seeing former wrestlers and students. He was a great man and I am sorry to hear of his passing.
Cal Adams, Marysville
Teri Bringardner
November 20, 2012
Paul was a great teacher and coach! My deepest sympathy to his family!
Betsy Shamhart-Kimbrough
November 20, 2012
I went to high school with Paul, I remember him as always light hearted and geniune in his thoughts and words. He would always take time to talk with you, and his eyes would always have a smile in them, just for you. I knew him as a quiet and reserved person and very kind person. My condolences and prayers go out to his family and friends. The world needs many, many more Paul Wrobbel's. May God be with you Paul.
Dan Couri
November 18, 2012
I respected Mr Wrobbel for his peaceful calm way of communicating. What a great man. During a practice he quoted "dogs get mad, people get angry" I still use his quote today and tell people my wrestling coach told me that. God Bless him and his loved ones
Janice Fritz
November 17, 2012
Paul was one of the very best. I was on the Centennial staff with him for 16 years and think that he was an outstanding teacher and a wonderful person. My sympathy to his family.
November 16, 2012
He was a wonderful man, and a great teacher. My deepest sympathy to his family. Kaye Fritz Ridolfi, CHS '79
Scott & Lynn Dolan Putterbaugh
November 16, 2012
Scott and I are so sorry to hear about Mr. Wrobbel. He was a great Softball and Soccer coach (Centennial) and we have many great memories. The Wrobbel family are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless!
A Whetstone Wrestler
Russ Fling
November 16, 2012
I didn't realize it at the time but Coach Wrobbel probably just started coaching when I was wrestling at Whetstone in 71-73. My prayers for Coach and the family of this great mentor.
Laura (West) Adams
November 16, 2012
Mr. Wrobbel was my history teacher at Whetstone in the early 70's. He had such an evident love for kids. He was an encourager, and had a dry wit. He made us laugh all the time. I am forever grateful to him for being such a great influence in my life. My condolences to his family.
Therese & Bill Purpura
November 16, 2012
Our deepest condolences to the Wrobbel family. I had the privilege of working with Paul at I-High and he could always make the day brighter for me by just stopping in my office to see how I was doing. He was one of the nicest men I have ever worked with at CPS. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Jen Erickson
November 16, 2012
Paul always greeted me and knew me by name -- he always had a kind smile and way about him that put all at ease. He will be greatly missed.
Julie Parrett
November 16, 2012
Prayers and sympathy to the Wrobbel family. He was a wonderful softball coach at Centennial and will always be remembered for his patience and sense of humor!
Linda Jones
November 16, 2012
I will always be grateful for the impact Coach had in my life. As a Whetstone grad and Wrestler Mom I know the influence Paul had on many families. He was the insiparion for my son to attend college and become a Coach himself. While these word are not enough to express my gratitude, please know he will be missed and his influence will carry on by more people than can be counted. Thank you Coach and thank you to the family that shared him with so many.
Chip Thomas
November 15, 2012
It was sad to learn of Coach Wrobbel's death, but it was also nice to think back to those days at Centennial and remember Coach. It's funny, Coach Wrobbel was an assistant coach for a couple of my years at CHS, but for some reason I remember him most for being my homeroom teacher. He always made you laugh at 7:15 am, which is difficult to do considering our age group back then. The extremely dry humor, and and funny comments are really what I'll remember about Coach. Again, I'm sad to her of his passing, but happy to have known him, and it's nice to remember him and hear all these great words about him.
Tom Blake
November 15, 2012
My deepest sympathy to the Wrobbel Family. What a pleasure and privilege it has been to work with, and to know Coach Wrobbel. Coach Wrobbs had a rough voice, but a soft heart. Forever teaching young boys to become men;he was always loved and respected by his players and peers. Thinking of our years at "I" High and Worthington, Paul always brings a smile to my face. Paul has done more than his share to make this world a better place today, than the day he entered this world. Coach Wrobbs will not be forgoten, and his lessons will live on through the thousands of lives he has touched.
November 15, 2012
Amy:
Your Dad was a special man -patient, caring, giving and a great friend to all that had the pleasure to know him. He was loved by so many, but esp. his family. All my love to the Wrobbels! You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Caitlin Rodgers
Kathy McKahan
November 15, 2012
Amy,
Your dad made an impact on so many young peoples lives. He will not be forgotten. You were blessed to have such a wonderful father.
Gina Swisher
November 15, 2012
Amy -
I only met your Dad a few times but I know the kind of man he was because I know the kind of person you are...kind, caring, generous, compassionate and strong. I know you will miss him dearly but you will always have the wonderful memories to comfort you. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers as always.
November 15, 2012
Amy,
Your dad knew how very much he was loved and cherished by his family, and he left a lasting impact on all who knew him. His was truly a life well lived. Much love to you and your family during this time,
Vicki Gresh and your extended Gresh Family
Bruce Gray
November 15, 2012
Coach Wrobbel was a man of integrity. I am forever changed because of his influence. His impact on the lives of a countless number of young men is priceless. He was real, fair, consistent, compassionate, just to name a few. His strength is still felt even though I graduated from Whetstone 37 years ago. With love in my heart for a mentor of incredible worth- rest well coach. I feel that slap on my back one more time!
John LeCoumpte
November 15, 2012
my condolances to the family,and my prayers.
dan musgrave
November 15, 2012
coach will be missed. my heart goes out to his family. many things come to mind when i think of him, integrity, strong as a bull, good coach and most of all likeable. i remember a football drill where there was a helmet on an orange cone, he named it mr peabody. we have laughed about that for years. he would invite me into the wrestling room and wear me out, all 150 pounds of me. i would love to be there right now. rest in peace coach, look foreward to catching up with you again.
dan musgrave
whetstone hs 1975
Kim Denney
November 14, 2012
Thinking of you during this difficult time ...
timothy baum
November 14, 2012
I am sorry for your loss,P.J.,was my wrestling coach at whetstone H.S.,'69-'72 He also found me my first job ,in a t-shirt factory ,after I drew a cartoon of him ,that became part of our uniform.thanks again P.J.
Lori Wilson
November 14, 2012
Amy, I am so thankful that you had such a great dad and had such a close relationship with him. It is rare to find that wonderful father-daughter bond but you had the gift. Treasure it always! Love you,
Paul Swider
November 14, 2012
I wrestled for coach Wrobbel, and often think of him fondly. To this day I remember him grabbing one of us to wrestle, and while he easily wrestled he would sing the Tennessee Waltz. What a great man.
Dean Conley
November 14, 2012
The Canfield Wrestling Family would like to send our condolences. As a young coach in Worthington, he was a great friend and mentor to me. I've been in Canfield for the last 14 years and I always looked forward to seeing him at the state wrestling tournament. He will be greatly missed in the wrestling community. You will be in our prayers, God Bless.
November 14, 2012
Linda & family,
You have my condolences and prayers. This was a shock. Paul was one of my best friends in high school and we have been exchanging emails since our 50th reunion three years ago. It was really great renewing our friendship then. I remember him fondly and will greatly miss him.
Keith Coultrap
Bill Brenning
November 14, 2012
Linda and Family,
Bill and I just received word of Paul's passing and are in shock. Bill and Paul had just recently chatted at Coach Allen's funeral.
Bill often says Paul was the best, best man a groom could have! Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bill and Judi Brenning
BILL MCKENZIE
November 14, 2012
I AM VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. I WENT TO HS WITH PAUL AND BOTH OF US WERE ON THE TRACK TEAM TOGETHER. WHAT A FINE PERSON PAUL WAS AND CERTAINLY MY PLEASURE TO HAVE KNOWN.
BILL MCKENZIE(CLASS OF 1960)
Jim Leach
November 14, 2012
My condolences to the Wrobbel family. Coach Wrobbel was one of the most honorable and noble men that I have had to pleasure to know. His humility, patience and joyfulness as a coach made my son and me both better men.
Jerry Craven
November 14, 2012
There's an old saying that goes "What a shame when a great man dies. Earth needs such men more than heaven does." That certainly applies to Mr. Wrobbel. Not only was he a great guy and a wonderful educator he was also my favorite teacher during my 3 years at Whetstone. I was saddened to learn of his passing.
Paul incenter with Phil Allen and Jack Heller
Diane Bristol Kubik
November 14, 2012
My sympathy to Paul's family. Paul and I went to high school together and he dated my best friend. Paul was a real gentleman and was one of the kindest men I have ever known. I so enjoyed seeing him again at our high school reunion. My prayers are with his family.
Jen Battistone
November 14, 2012
Rod and Brigitte and family, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Your dad is in a good place now.
Whetstone H.S. Class of 1970
November 14, 2012
Our prayers and thoughts to the Wrobbel family. Mr. Wrobbel was a great teacher and wonderful coach.
Aaron Lynch
November 14, 2012
Rod & Brigitte-
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family. Aaron & Andrea Lynch
Art Early II
November 14, 2012
My sincerest condolences to the Wrobbel family. I was a student and a sports manager in High School and I remember Coach Wrobbel and I helped him out occaisionally.
Nancy Lord
November 14, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. I had the privilege of working with Paul for 18 years (Independence an ECOT), and he was truly one of the nicest men I have ever known. He would often stroll through our office and say "Another day in Paradise," and now Paul is truly in Paradise!
MIMI MUDRAK
November 14, 2012
Rod, Brig, & family. We were so saddened to hear of your father's passing. Know that your family is in our thoughts & prayers during this very sad & difficult time. Sending you all hugs, Love, Mimi & Marty
Joe Arthur
November 13, 2012
A friend and colleague.
Brandon Miller
November 13, 2012
Deepest condolences from the Miller family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Brandon, Becky, Sydney and Sophia Miller
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