Robert worked as a press operator at General Motors, retiring in 1997. He was a very humble, generous, honest, hard worker who was always there to take care of his family. Robert was a provider thru and thru. With the large family, Robert loved family gatherings; he was known as being a crafty euchre player, being able to throw a good shoe in horseshoes, and for always offering you a Miller Light. Robert had a strong love for the outdoors, he loved hunting, fishing and in his early years playing co-ed softball. Music was another key in Roberts life, he loved Yodeling and enjoying Polka Music. Above all Robert loved his family, even the numerous stray cats he took in over the years, giving him the nickname of Cat Man Do.
Robert is survived by wife, Charlotte Marie (Sudman) Sobleskey; children, Robert (June) Sobleskey, William (Carol) Sobleskey, David Sobleskey, Carla (Mark) Sundberg, Steven (Jane) Sobleskey, Mike (Huguette) Sobleskey, Barb (Brian) Thorne, Scott (Rachel) Sobleskey, Kari (Matt) Wagster, Joretta (Brent) Johnson, Michelle (Chuck) Franklin, Carol (Jim) Quantrell, Cheryl (Dan) Schell, and Tunya (Mark) Copple; several grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; siblings, Laurie Pearsall, Norma Pott, Ronnie Sobleskey, Martin "Sonny" Sobleskey, Kenneth "Buck" Sobleskey, and Gerald Sobleskey; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Walter Sobleskey Jr, Lawrence Sobleskey, Millie Waffle, Dick Sobleskey, Betty Daniels, Eddie Sobleskey, Arthur Sobleskey, Alice Balinski, and Mary Duff; first wife, Priscilla Madeline Bennett.
Friends are encouraged to support Robert's family by wearing Detroit Tiger, Lions or flannel shirts to his services. Also by attending visitation and funeral services at St. Mary Catholic Church. The visitation will be Thursday, November 1, 2018 with the Funeral Mass on Thursday, November 1, 2018 at St. Mary Catholic Church with Fr. Dwight Ezop officiating.
Robert worked as a press operator at General Motors, retiring in 1997. He was a very humble, generous, honest, hard worker who was always there to take care of his family. Robert was a provider thru and thru. With the large family, Robert loved family gatherings; he was known as being a crafty euchre player, being able to throw a good shoe in horseshoes, and for always offering you a Miller Light. Robert had a strong love for the outdoors, he loved hunting, fishing and in his early years playing co-ed softball. Music was another key in Roberts life, he loved Yodeling and enjoying Polka Music. Above all Robert loved his family, even the numerous stray cats he took in over the years, giving him the nickname of Cat Man Do.
Robert is survived by wife, Charlotte Marie (Sudman) Sobleskey; children, Robert (June) Sobleskey, William (Carol) Sobleskey, David Sobleskey, Carla (Mark) Sundberg, Steven (Jane) Sobleskey, Mike (Huguette) Sobleskey, Barb (Brian) Thorne, Scott (Rachel) Sobleskey, Kari (Matt) Wagster, Joretta (Brent) Johnson, Michelle (Chuck) Franklin, Carol (Jim) Quantrell, Cheryl (Dan) Schell, and Tunya (Mark) Copple; several grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; siblings, Laurie Pearsall, Norma Pott, Ronnie Sobleskey, Martin "Sonny" Sobleskey, Kenneth "Buck" Sobleskey, and Gerald Sobleskey; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Walter Sobleskey Jr, Lawrence Sobleskey, Millie Waffle, Dick Sobleskey, Betty Daniels, Eddie Sobleskey, Arthur Sobleskey, Alice Balinski, and Mary Duff; first wife, Priscilla Madeline Bennett.
Friends are encouraged to support Robert's family by wearing Detroit Tiger, Lions or flannel shirts to his services. Also by attending visitation and funeral services at St. Mary Catholic Church. The visitation will be Thursday, November 1, 2018 with the Funeral Mass on Thursday, November 1, 2018 at St. Mary Catholic Church with Fr. Dwight Ezop officiating.
Family Members
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Walter Junior "June" Sobleskey
1927–1986
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Lawrence Martin Sobleskey
1928–2015
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Mildred Therese Sobleskey Myszak
1929–2017
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Richard A "Dick" Sobleskey
1931–2007
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Betty J Sobleskey Daniels
1933–1972
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Mary H Sobleskey Duff
1937–2002
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Alice K. Sobleskey Balinski
1939–2006
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Arthur Lee Sobleskey
1949–1950
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Edward Lee Sobleskey
1950–1972
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