Robert G. Scheibel, age 89, of Miles City, Montana, passed away peacefully at the Friendship Villa with his loving wife and children by his side.
Robert “Bob” was born August 28, 1930 in Knowlton, MT, he was the 6th of 8 children born to Arthur and Louise Scheibel. Bob and family lived and attended school at Knowlton until Bob was 10 years old. They had the opportunity sell the family homestead at Knowlton for $1 and relocated to Kinsey, MT and become Irrigated farmers. There is where Bob, his Dad and Brother Ernie lived in a one pig house while the WPA under President Roosevelt built their house for the rest of the family to join them. Today the house still stands at the end of the project!
Bob graduated from High School in 1948 and went to work for Ted Hirsch farming until the time when he was drafted into the Army. He was a tank mechanic in Korea during the War. Bob was honorably discharged and returned to Miles City where he and Rosemary Pearson were married in 1954. After working for various ranches in Wyoming and Montana they settled back in Miles City where Bob went to work for the VA Hospital in dietetics and in the evenings at the Peavey Elevator. In 1958 they started their family by welcoming their first daughter Debra, followed by Cynthia in 1960 and son Robert “Roben” in 1964. During his 30 years of service at the VA Hospital he was called out by the Governor of the State of Montana to cook at Warm Springs for 6 weeks while they were on strike. During those 30 years he was also a member of the National Guard where he spent one weekend every month cooking and two weeks every summer cooking at Guard Camp.
After his full retirement Bob enjoyed gardening, league bowling, hunting and fishing trips with friends, traveling North America with his wife and lots of trips made with his sister and Brother-in-law Margaret and Bruce Gentry. Bob was President of the Montana Moose Association for 1 year, Secretary for many years of the Local Lodge and Lifetime Member of the Moose Lodge where we believe that at the time of his death, he was the oldest pilgrim still alive in Montana.
In 1997 Bob learned of a daughter that he never knew he had. Deanna Goforth was welcomed into the Scheibel family with open arms. Bob and Rosemary spent many years trying to make up the last 40 years Bob missed by traveling to Lolo, Montana to visit and take part in the life that Deanna and her husband Donnie had established.
“Papa” also enjoyed many hours spent with his Grandkids and Great Grandkids. They all loved him very very much and he will be greatly missed by each one of them.
Bob is survived by his wife Rosemary; Four Children: Deb Bartholomew of Miles City, MT, Cindy (Rod) Hessler and Roben Scheibel of Billings, MT and Deanna (Donnie) Goforth of Lolo, MT; six Grand Children & twelve Great Grand Children: Nicole (Mike) Wacker—Cody, Miles, Carly, Karina, Fredrick; BreeAnn (William) Nelson—Kash; Robbie Scheibel; Mason (Amanda) Scheibel—Eli, Scarlet; Travis Goforth—Taylor, Dylan; Mike (Rochelle) Goforth—Cheyenne, Wyatt. Bob is also survived by his sister Hilda Souza and many nieces and nephews. Bob is preceded in death by his parents, six siblings and son-in-law Miles Bartholomew.
A special thank you goes out to the Nurses, Caregivers and Staff at the Friendship Villa for the kindness and care they gave our Dad over the past 2 years.
Family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City followed by a Vigil Service at 6:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home. Military graveside services will follow at the Custer County Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to Sacred Heart School in Miles City MT
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday January 29, 2020
Stevewnson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT
Vigil Service
6:00 p.m.
Wednesday January 29, 2020
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Thursday January 30, 2020
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT
Interment with Full Military Honors
Following Services
Thursday January 30, 2020
Custer County Cemetery
Miles City, MT
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday January 29, 2020
Stevewnson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT
Vigil Service
6:00 p.m.
Wednesday January 29, 2020
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Thursday January 30, 2020
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT
Interment with Full Military Honors
Following Services
Thursday January 30, 2020
Custer County Cemetery
Miles City, MT
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Shirley rolf says
Deb, sorry for loss of your dad. Remember the good times and the happy times. Need anything let me know.
Cori Munsell says
Deb, sorry to hear about your dad.
Clarajo says
Sorry to hear of Bob‘a passing🤗May Wonderful memories fill your hearts every day. God Bless
Lora Scheibel says
My heart goes out to all of the family Rosemary, special prayers for the loss of your husband of so many years. Deb, Cindy, and “Tiger” (Robert) in the loss of your Father, special prayers for you guys. I’ve been there. You will be okay. To the entire family, God Bless and Comfort you. I love you all
MARTHA CRANDALL says
My sympathy
Sandi Kohones says
So sorry to hear about Bob’s passing . My condolences to the entire family.
Angela (Courchene) Miller says
Tiger I am so sorry. Hugs and loves. Call whenever you want.
Rosemary, Deb and Cindy my thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire family.
OX
Ruben and June Opp says
Rosemary and family,we are so sorry to see about Bob’s passing,Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. May God bless and comfort you during these difficult days and the days ahead.
Love Ruben and June Opp
Debby McAtee says
Cindy and family, I am so sorry for the passing of your dad. It’s a hard time for all and you are in my thoughts and prayers! Love you!
Donna Leitholt-Taylor says
Rosemary, Deb, Cindy, Rob, so sorry for your loss. Bob was a kind man and I have many fond memories, from when our families were involved atvrh Moose and of living across the street. My thoughts and prayers are with you all
Shawna Rothaus says
I’m so sorry to hear about your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time DEB~
Connie and Gene Bankey says
Our prayers and condolences to your family on the loss of Bob
Denise Harvey says
My prayers are for your family to find comfort and peace as you celebrate a life well-lived. Take care and my thoughts are with you all.
Dee Black says
Condolences
Rick and Dee Abbott says
Deb and family: We were saddened to learn of your father’s passing. We are praying for God’s comfort, peace and solace be granted to each of you.
Mark Nielsen says
So sorry for your loss. sending prayers from the family.
Nadine Whitehead says
Our thought and prayer are with the family at this difficult time. So sorry for their loss.
Sandy McFarland Hays says
Deb, Sending prayers to you and your family during this difficult time.
Karen Ward says
My heart is with you all. I know there are no words that can help make this difficult time less difficult, just know that I am here for you by means of a phone call away. I am truly saddened for your loss and my heart is broken beside you all. I love and miss you, ❤️Aunt Rosemary, Deb, Cindy and Rob and families 😪
Continuous prayers. 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Mark Delaney says
So sorry for your loss
Jim & Marj Anderson says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Deb and family.
Audrey (Voise) Stoican says
Condolences Rosemary, Deb, Cindy, Roben, Deanna, and extended families. May you find comfort, peaces & courage as you walk this path. God Bless!
Jane Viall says
Deb, Cindy and family — I want you to know I am thinking of you during this time. You are in my prayers for comfort and strength as you walk into the future without your father. I pray you will experience God’s comfort and direction, as well as the comfort of one another.
Marilyn Mader says
Rosemary, Just read the obituary to my mother, Eva Mader. Your husband worked for Mom and Dad on the Montana/Wyo border. Mom says she really enjoyed Robert and they used to race at picking chickens, which Mom butchered a few every morning. We still have the Wilber place and a brother runs it. Mom says hello and will keep you in her prayers.
Bob and Pam Holland says
Rosemary, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Nancy Fillafer says
My condolences for your loss. I worked in the kitchen with Bob at the VA. I enjoyed working with him. Even though he was my boss I had fun joking around with him. I also took care of him at Friendship Villa. I do miss the guy & think back when I worked with him. May he rest in peace.
Scott Hart, Mooseheart, IL says
Rosemary and family, our deepest sympathies on your loss of Bob. Thank you for sharing his life with the Moose fraternity. Through his leadership, generous heart and spirit of service, countless children at Mooseheart and seniors at Moosehaven were immensely blessed. May you receive peace and strength as you mourn his passing and celebrate a life well lived.
Deb Kukuchka says
Cindy and family, As I read your dad’s obituary, I am reminded of what a great generation we are losing and have lost. Pretty amazing people who forged such good lives through hardships. I will always remember staying with your family during Bucking Horse sale and how they welcomed me. Ted Hirsch used to buy bulls from my folks before i even knew you and I would go with Dad to their place. What a small world. Just wanted you to know that I am thinking of you all today. God Bless!!
Peggy & Brian Certain says
Deb & family,
Sorry to hear of your great loss.
Our Prayers and sympathy are with you.
Jan Munroe says
Dear Rosemary please accept my heartfelt condolences. You had many years and a lovely family with Bob.
Theresa Haughian Deuchar says
Sincere condolences to the family. In reading about Bob’s life, I was impressed in all that he did in his lifetime.I worked in the kitchen with Bob when he was employed at the VA in the dietetics department in the late sixties. . Bob was a good person to work with.
Anita Scheeler says
Debbie and Family, so sorry to hear of your loss! What a wonderful father and person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love, Anita and Jim Scheeler
Warren L Peterson says
So sorry for the loss of your Dad Cindy. He has now ‘gone home’ to live God and Jesus in eternal life! My love hugs and prayers from Warren
Arvin Dalke says
It was so good that I got together with Robert a few years ago. It had been many years that I had grown up in Kinsey and been around him. We had a good talk and learned more about his dad Art when he came to the US on the Titanic. RIP Bob
Deb and Merlin Brown says
Rosemary, sorry to hear of your loss, may many cherished memories help you and your family through this difficult time.
M G says
My condolences to all of you during this difficult time. Losing a loved one is never easy. Take time to grieve and find comfort in knowing that God is near all those calling on Him. ( Psalms 145 : 18 )