1951
Robert
2018
Robert W. Wambach Jr.
October 11, 1951 — October 8, 2018
Longtime Homer, AK, resident, Robert Roland Wambach, Jr., known to some as "Bob" or "Dick" passed away Monday, Oct., 8, 2018 at home.
Bob was born Oct. 11, 1951 in Moorhead, MN. He moved from Georgetown, MN., near Moorhead, in 1985 and lived in Anchor Point until moving to Homer in 1989. He was a jack of all trades and held a variety of jobs over the years from big game hunting guide, owning and operating his own fishing charter (CB3 Charters), commercial fisherman, ran a sawmill business, to bear guard for an exploration crew and more. Recently, he was the facility manager from SVT Health and Wellness.
Bob was also involved in Homer Bee Keepers and taught an SVT Fishing Class. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, beekeeping, wood working and gold mining.
His family wrote, "Dad loved the great outdoors. He found peace in observing wildlife and the beauty in nature. He was a skilled fisherman, hunter and beekeeper because of his understanding of the natural world. He loved his dogs, especially his chocolate lab, Nelli. Dad enjoyed spending time with his four grandchildren and sharing his love for the outdoors. Dad gave tirelessly to those in need. He was dedicated and hardworking in every job, business or task he faced. Dad was also honest and compassionate and loved his family."
Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Diane Wambach and son, Greggory Wambach.
He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl and Michael Illg; daughter, Jennifer Wambach; grandchildren, Ethan Drake, Madilyn Illg, Carter Drake and Katelynn Drake, all of Homer; his parents, Robert and Bernadine Wambach, Sr., of Georgetown.; sisters and brothers-in-law, Teresa and Bill Rose of Perham, MN., Patty and Kevin Nold of Henning, MN., Nancy Wambach and Marc St. Louis of Moorhead, and Peggy and Aaron Larson of Wadena, MN.; brothers and sisters-in-law, David Wambach of Georgetown., Larry and Pam Wambach of Kalispell, MT, Michael and Mary Wambach of Webster, SD, Gary and Carol Wambach of Georgetown, and Mark and Ann Wambach of Ottertail, MN.; and 24 nieces and nephews.
Memorial Mass Saturday, November 24, 2018, at 10 AM, in St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, Moorhead. Burial will be in Wild Rose Cemetery, Georgetown, followed by a gathering at the Georgetown Community Center, and all are welcome.
Bob was born Oct. 11, 1951 in Moorhead, MN. He moved from Georgetown, MN., near Moorhead, in 1985 and lived in Anchor Point until moving to Homer in 1989. He was a jack of all trades and held a variety of jobs over the years from big game hunting guide, owning and operating his own fishing charter (CB3 Charters), commercial fisherman, ran a sawmill business, to bear guard for an exploration crew and more. Recently, he was the facility manager from SVT Health and Wellness.
Bob was also involved in Homer Bee Keepers and taught an SVT Fishing Class. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, beekeeping, wood working and gold mining.
His family wrote, "Dad loved the great outdoors. He found peace in observing wildlife and the beauty in nature. He was a skilled fisherman, hunter and beekeeper because of his understanding of the natural world. He loved his dogs, especially his chocolate lab, Nelli. Dad enjoyed spending time with his four grandchildren and sharing his love for the outdoors. Dad gave tirelessly to those in need. He was dedicated and hardworking in every job, business or task he faced. Dad was also honest and compassionate and loved his family."
Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Diane Wambach and son, Greggory Wambach.
He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl and Michael Illg; daughter, Jennifer Wambach; grandchildren, Ethan Drake, Madilyn Illg, Carter Drake and Katelynn Drake, all of Homer; his parents, Robert and Bernadine Wambach, Sr., of Georgetown.; sisters and brothers-in-law, Teresa and Bill Rose of Perham, MN., Patty and Kevin Nold of Henning, MN., Nancy Wambach and Marc St. Louis of Moorhead, and Peggy and Aaron Larson of Wadena, MN.; brothers and sisters-in-law, David Wambach of Georgetown., Larry and Pam Wambach of Kalispell, MT, Michael and Mary Wambach of Webster, SD, Gary and Carol Wambach of Georgetown, and Mark and Ann Wambach of Ottertail, MN.; and 24 nieces and nephews.
Memorial Mass Saturday, November 24, 2018, at 10 AM, in St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, Moorhead. Burial will be in Wild Rose Cemetery, Georgetown, followed by a gathering at the Georgetown Community Center, and all are welcome.
Cemetery Details Wild Rose Cemetery Georgetown, MN 56546
Memorial Mass
NOV 24. 10:00 AM (CT)
St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church
601 15th Ave N.
Moorhead, MN 56560
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Robert W. Wambach Jr., please visit our flower store.
Guestbook
Visits: 41
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors