Julie Schalk
January 19, 2025
Kathy, I´m so very sorry for your loss of Bobby. He´s just gone for a while; not lost. He´ll be watching out for you until the two of you are once again united.
Memories? Dear Bobby, where do I begin? Grade school, Junior High, High School and there after; we were friends; you were my brother´s friend and sports comrade. We both loved you so much. So many laughs, parties, beach days/nights, cruising Scenic Drive a zillion times, sporting events, weekend excursions to universities to meet up with classmates. Then came careers, weddings, kids, class reunions etc. and life and time marched on. We lost some buds along the way and every time we did, we were all reunited again for a brief moment. I will always remember your smile, your jokes, your kindness and dancing with you to "She´s a Good Hearted Women" whenever it played, wherever we were. When I hear that song any time today, I think of you. I thought I might see you last summer at our 50 year class reunion; I was the treasurer and when your response & payment came through, I was pretty excited. Word reached us that you weren´t feeling well and weren´t going to make it. You were missed. So many of us shared stories that most definitely included you! We did FaceTime at the reunion with Tom Fillipow and you were the first person he asked about! I´m grateful that our paths crossed; that you were a part of my life´s journey. Although my heart is broken and sad knowing I have to wait to see you again until I am called home, I know you´ll be in great company with Merle, Mike, Gus, Matt and the many other friends who´ve gone before us.
Rest in peace my friend; God Bless and Keep you in the palm of his hand until we meet again Love you always buddy! Jules