Bob Katzberg
Bob Katzberg
August 25, 1930 ~ August 26, 2013
Services:
A Graveside Service will be held at a later date in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Friday, August 30, 2013 from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel., Leonardtown, MD
Bob Katzberg, 83, passed away on August 26, 2013 in Charlotte Hall, MD. Born on August 25, 1930 in Hasting, NE, he was the son of the late August Albert and Minnie Katzberg. Robert is survived by his children; Robert L. Katzberg, Jr., of California, MD., and Melissa Katzberg, of Stafford, VA, 7 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren. Siblings; Wayne Katzberg, and Janice Detour both of Hasting, NE. Robert is preceded in death by his daughter Debbie Katzberg, siblings; Dale, Lee, and Sandy Katzberg.
Bob graduated from Hastings High School, in Hasting, NE. He served in the United States Navy from 1950, retiring after 27 years in 1977. He received 7 Good Conduct Medal Awards; his duty stations included; Key West, FL, Pensacola, Fl, Sanford, FL, Argentina, Newfoundland, Oceana, VA, and NAS, Patuxent River, MD. Robert served in both the Korean and Vietnam wars; he was a member of the Fleet Reserve, and Disabled Veterans.
The family will receive friends on Friday, August 30, 2013 from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel, Leonardtown, MD. A graveside Service will be held at a later date in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA.
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August 25, 1930 ~ August 26, 2013
Bob Katzberg, 83, passed away on August 26, 2013 in Charlotte Hall, MD. Born on August 25, 1930 in Hasting, NE, he was the son of the late August Albert and Minnie Katzberg. Robert is survived by his children; Robert L. Katzberg, Jr., of California, MD., and Melissa Katzberg, of Stafford, VA, 7 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren. Siblings; Wayne Katzberg, and Janice Detour both of Hasting, NE. Robert is preceded in death by his daughter Debbie Katzberg, siblings; Dale, Lee, and Sandy Katzberg.
Bob graduated from Hastings High School, in Hasting, NE. He served in the United States Navy from 1950, retiring after 27 years in 1977. He received 7 Good Conduct Medal Awards; his duty stations included; Key West, FL, Pensacola, Fl, Sanford, FL, Argentina, Newfoundland, Oceana, VA, and NAS, Patuxent River, MD. Robert severed in both the Koran and Vietnam wars; he was a member of the Fleet Reserve Club, and Disabled Veterans.
The family will receive friends on Friday, August 30, 2013 from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel, Leonardtown, MD. A graveside Service will be held at a later date in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA.
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“Robert, and family, My Deepest Sympathy. My prayers are with you all. Very sorry for your loss. Keep your memories close to your heart and he will always be with you. God Bless “
“So sorry for your loss. My husband Bill Hobgood used to visit Bob often at the VA Home. They served together years ago. You are in my prayers.”
“Bob, Sorry to hear of the loss of your father. You are in my prayers. “
“Our deepest condolences to Master Chief Bob Katzberg’s family. May the Lord provide solice and comfort in such difficult times. A very kind and wise man he was always willing to give good advise. Bob was a true Chief of Chief’s in all the sense of the word. Thank you brother for the teachings and for being such a great friend to me and my family for all these years. We will miss you dearly. I pray our Lord has you by His side in Eternal Life. Fair Winds and Following Seas. May you finally rest in Peace. “
“Sorry for your loss. I remember Bob working with my husband, Jay Wiley and Evan Roberts, they were so funny. Now they are all gone. What a good team of men. “
“Robert, and family,I use to work with Bob. We were all like family when we were all work on the CASS program. We had great times on travel and always enjoyed our glass of wine when he would arrive in Jax. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Bob was a great person.”
“Melissa, I am very sorry for your loss. May God Bless you and your family. Hang in there.”
“Robert and Melissa, my thoughts and prayers are with you both at this time. Your dad was a good man. I have a lot of memories of him growing up; especially with my own dad!”
“Bob, we’re very sorry for your loss and will keep you and your family in our prayers. “
“Melissa very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. “
“I value the opportunity that I had to work and be associated with Bob towards the end of his long career. He was a tremendous gentleman and friend. He brought the wisdom of age and experience along with his patience and humor to the job and he was greatly admired and respected. I am sorry to hear of his passing and though I have not seen him in some time, I feel a great loss. God Bless you Bob… Many thanks… Rest in peace. “
“Robert, Melissa and Family, I’m so sorry to hear about Uncle Bob’s death…my heart goes out to you. I pray that you find comfort in this most difficult of times. You are in my prayers! Julie Skiles (Sandy Wilcox’s youngest daughter)”
“Robert and Melissa, So sorry to hear of Bob passing away. He was a very special man and a good friend to Evan and myself. He will be missed. I wasn’t in town for the visitation but wanted you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.”