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for Robert DeSimpelaere
Matt Hall
June 29, 2009
So sorry to hear about Bob.I'm good friends with Ed and my mom was JoAnn's Avon lady for many years.I'm a car guy too.Worked at Brondes 76 to 79 and bailed to South Florida in 1980.Now own Palm Performance Auto Center in West Palm Bch.I consulted with Bob 2 yrs ago as I'm bulding a Cobra when my Porsche sells.Mom told me Fri day what happened and I was deeply saddened for you all and stunned.God bless you all
jason & Jamie Thielen
June 19, 2009
We are deeply sorry for your loss. He was and always will be an amazing man. You are all in our thoughts and prayers... always!
Todd Kregulka
June 15, 2009
Vicki and Ryan, I'm a better man for knowing Bobby and listening to his idea's and thought's about the car business, i will truely miss him.
Pam & Russ McCormack
June 13, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Sandy Williams
June 11, 2009
Vicki, I am Bobby's 1st cousin Sandy(Smith) Williams, my mother was Joannes older sister Helen. I am so sorry for your loss and sorry to be so late in sending my condolences but I just found out. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
Kristine (Ritz)Duke
June 11, 2009
Vicki,
It's been quite awhile since working with you at the bank, but I ran across your husband's obituary in the paper today and just wanted to say how sorry I am for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this difficult time. Take care.
Allen&Jan Wilcox
June 11, 2009
Vicki So sorry to hear about Bobby even though I havent seen him awhile I always thought of him as a good friend. Sorry we couldnt make it to the funeral home.
Earl (Woody) Woodworth
June 11, 2009
I only worked a very short time with Bobby at Brondes. When I would visit Toledo we had a standing warranty joke. I would stand out of sight of his office and loudly proclaim, “ever since my car was new,” and Bobby would yell, “come on in Woody.” Years could have passed but he would pick up on it every time. I was fortunate to have had him as a friend and he will be missed by all.
Justun Kitzmiller
June 10, 2009
To Ryan and your family,
I am sorry for your loss. Bobby D gave me my job at brondes while going through the ASSET program. i was in his office getting chewed alot, and he should have fired me about 6 times, but he kept giving me another chance. Bob did alot for me without even knowing it and i'm very thankful for that.
Ryan Huffman
June 10, 2009
sorry to hear about your loss i meet bobby d at norwalk and he always took time out to say hi keep strong i know it is a very sad time i will keep your family in my prayers
Leta Mullin-Fritz
June 9, 2009
Dear DeSimpelaere Family,
I am a former classmate of Bob's. I haven't seen him in probably 40 years but remember him well. We grew up in the same neck of the woods. I am so sorry for your loss.
Melissa & Nick Thielen
June 9, 2009
Ryan i am very sorry for your loss and Nick and i will keep your family in our prayers.
Cheryl Jackson
June 9, 2009
Vicki -- I just learned of your great loss this morning here at work in Cleveland. Reading the previous entries in this guest book, your husband meant a great deal to alot of people. But knowing the wonderful person you are its only expected your husband would be quite special too --- just want you to know we are thinking of you and your family today.
Martin Donbrosky
June 9, 2009
Bob was an old friend and will be missed the Hot Rod and Muscle Car seen will not be the same. My deepest sympathies are with your family.
John Miller
June 9, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
My time with Bobby D as a friend will be missed.
Talking with him about the Hot Rods and old cars was the best!
Barney, Penny Barnhart
June 9, 2009
We got the news while we were out of town and what a sad, sad feeling in our hearts. Bob was a great person and we feel blessed to have known him.
We are so sorry for the loss of such a great man and a positive influence to the sport of drag racing.
To his family you our in our hearts, thoughts and prayers.
Barney and Penny Barnhart and Family.
Rick Plentz
June 9, 2009
You will be truly missed, Boss. Wish we could have bowled together one more time. Rest in peace.
Chris Kozyra
June 8, 2009
Vicki, Ryan and Ally: There are no words to express my sorrow for you. Bob was the type of man that made a friend in all walks of life. He was a great Father, Husband and Friend. God be with you.
Spenser Mollen
June 8, 2009
My name is Spenser Mollen, Im really sorry about your loss, bobby was a very big influence in my life for the short time that I knew him. He gave me a 17 year at the time the oppertunity of a life time by allowing me to work for him at midwest cobars. It was always a dream of mine to actually build a kit car one day i never thought that i would actually have the chance to do it for a paying job. He was a great insproatinon to me and i will never forget him. Im truly sorry for your loss he has inspired me to always stive for the best.
Irena Martin
June 8, 2009
So sorry to here about your loss. I have known him along time through bowling. My ex-husband, Gary Elekonich, bowled with him. Also i dealt with him through Brondes. Deepest sympathies are with you and the family.
Cathy Corcoran Keane
June 8, 2009
To the DeSimpelaere family,
I was so sad to hear of Bob's passing. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Rick Kersey
June 8, 2009
My deepest sympathies to Bob's family. Bob was a great guy. I always enjoyed talking cars with him when I ran into him. I think God is getting a new Cobra! Rick Kersey (Toledo, Ohio)
KERRY & JOANN ROUSE
June 8, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Beth Sutherland
June 8, 2009
Vicki, Ryan, and family;
On behalf of the Sutherland family we are so shocked and saddened by the sudden loss of Bobby. My Dad always thought the world of him. He was a good man and will be greatly missed.
Anthony Cappelletty
June 8, 2009
Roseanne, I was saddened to see this in the blade it happened to be right next to my great aunt Virginia's obit, My prayers are with you and your family as yours have always been there for mine. God Bless
Ryon Berkel
June 8, 2009
Sorry to here about your loss the time spent with Bobbie D was fun he always made sure us kids were not getting in trouble. We have not seen much of each other in a while and this is so sad to here. Be strong Ryan ... Our prayers are with you. "Tree Choppers man"
Nick J. Dulemba
June 8, 2009
I was very sorry to hear of Bobby's passing. I was proud to have known him,and work with in a way. My name is Nick Dulemba, and I worked for G.P.D.,Inc.,the Ford rebuilders for many years. We worked together as I delivered to the Brondes dealership.
Bobby's knowledge was incredible, and his insights to many differant things, both automotive, and personal , were both on point and useful.
I didn't know Bobby than any more than woeking with him, As a friend because of the bussiness we did, was a scale to know that his way from work friendships , would also be something to cherish.
My last memory of Bobby was when I visited some friends in the auto business a few years ago, I happened to stop and see Bobby, and he was the same as the last I seen him, years before that.
I am sorry for your loss, and I apologise that I cannot visit at this time.
God Bless you Bobby D', you were one in a million.
Laurie Cantrell
June 8, 2009
Vicki, You have my deepest condolences. I know it has been years since our Bunco group has gotton together. I am sorry that my contact was generated by such a sad occasion. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
All the Koffel Family
June 8, 2009
Our most profound sympathies to a long time friend...such a shock. Our prayers to the family. He will be missed.
The Koffel Family
Bill Hull
June 8, 2009
Shocked and saddened to hear about Bobby D. Many great times and memories. Vicki, Ryan and family my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ron/Nancy Moore
June 8, 2009
Our deepest sympathies to the family, and great big HUG!!
So sorry to hear that he is gone, he was a super nice guy and a good friend
Wanda Kyle
June 8, 2009
We are so sorry to hear about Bob. We bought Bob's camaro,Twitty Pie, many years ago for our son, Johnny. This was his first race car which brought on many years ahead of racing and getting to know Bob at the race tracks. He was such a nice guy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Ryan.
Dennis Jackson
June 8, 2009
I am extremely saddened by our loss of Bobby. He was a great friend for over 20 years and I will greatly miss him. He always had a good joke to share and a smile on his face. But most of all I knew I could always trust him. There is no one I enjoyed working with more than him. Vicki, Ryan and family...you remain in my prayers.
Anita Witt
June 8, 2009
Dear Vicki,
I was very sorry to hear about your loss. I only met your husband a couple of times and thought him a nice guy. My sympathy goes out to you for losing him much too soon, in the midst of life. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Kurt Schulze
June 8, 2009
Bobby will be missed. His unique personality allowed him to remain behind the scenes as he did so often when helping me with the Ford Service Club and also to be bold and impassioned when pursuing the true joys in his life: Family, golf and hot rods. I am thankful to have known him.
Tammy Connors
June 8, 2009
Vicky & Ryan my thoughts and prayers are with you. Bob will be greatly missed. I am just grateful that I had the honor of being his friend.
Jeff & Renee Lukaszek
June 8, 2009
Vickie & Family, we are so very sorry to hear about Bobby!!! Bobby will be dearly missed! You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Janet Roberts
June 8, 2009
My deepest sympathy goes out to you, Vicki, and to the entire family. I have been thinking about you recently and then what a shock to read this in today's paper. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time.
STEVEN GOLDSMITH
June 8, 2009
BOBBY D. YOU ARE GOING TO BE MISSED AND ILL PRAY FOR YOUR FAMILY TO GET THROUGH THIS SAD TIME,GOD BLESS BOBBY AND HOLD HIM CLOSE IN YOUR ARMS LORD FOREVER,STEVEN F. & DEBBIE M.GOLDSMITH
Terry R. Wilson
June 7, 2009
I was shocked when I heard about Bob. As I hung up the phone I remembered back. I worked with Bob at Brondes Ford for many years. He was always a great help to me. I took pictures of his T-Bird and advertised it on the Internet for him. We shared many a laugh on the Brondes lot. Bob was a true car man. His passion was cars and he lived his passion. I remember when he started Mid West. I took pictures for him of his first Cobra. The world will be a dimmer place without his smile and chuckle. My condolences to the family. When I think of Bobby D I will always smile with his memory.
Steve & April Naus
June 7, 2009
Bobby You're Greatlly MISSED!!!Vicky and Family we send our Best Wish's and thought's of prayer,if need of anything PLEASE FEEL FREE TO SA!!! Thinking of special thoughts and time spent,laughs,jokes,&cars cars cars!!!!(BRONDES FORD SECOR RD)
Constance Poitinger (Langenderfer)
June 7, 2009
To the DeSimpelaere Family. I have many memories from early days when we all hung around together. Roseanne was always taking me to your family gatherings. I felt like part of the family. Thank you Vicki for opening up your home to us back than. My prayers are with you and your family.
June 7, 2009
Bob and I were great friends through high school and our eary adult lives. We even roomed together for a short while in my first house in Toledo. We played golf quite often as he was a consistent member of our weekly foursome along with Mike Prohl and Dave Pinniger. We bowled together for years and the wife and I also frequented Glass Bowl Lanes when Bob took it over in our favorite Ma and Pa league. We shared a love of muscle cars as well as many other interests and sports. We had just seen him two years ago when he and Vicki came out to Phoenix for the Barrett-Jackson car show. We will miss him dearly and we will keep Vicki, Ryan, and his entire family in our thoughts and prayers.
Rick and Cathy Cole, Chandler, AZ.
Robert Chew
June 7, 2009
I was shocked and saddened to hear of the sudden loss of Bob. I recently came to know him when I stopped in at MidWest Cobras. He was a great guy and I wish I had know him longer.
I hope his family will be comforted by the many friends he made thru the years.
Jeff Cowell and Family
June 7, 2009
My family and I were extremely blown away by this sad news. Bobby D will be dearly missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you D(Allie&Callie) and Vicki! All of your friends will keep im proud and in our hearts. The trips to norwalk waaaay back in the day are great memories along with plenty more.
Robb Harbaugh
June 7, 2009
I lost contact with Bob over 30 years ago, but I remember a fun loving man with not a mean bone in his body. The world is a poorer place with his absence. My sincerest condolences go out to his family and friends.
Dale Carter
June 7, 2009
Bob, you were a great friend and neighbor, I will miss you terribly. Viki and Ryan, my heart is breaking for you, my thoughts and prayers will be with you especially on Tues. Even though I am an ocean away, my tears will be for you and my memories of Bob. I will miss him dearly and cherish our memories of the good times we had. Love and peace
Hal & Cathy Sansom
June 7, 2009
We were very sad to learn of Bob's passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family. He will truely be missed.
Sandy Fritch
June 7, 2009
Vicki, While I know there are no words to mend your broken heart, I send my heartfelt sympathy to you & your son.
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