Bob Abeling
Robert August Abeling passed away at the age of 83 on Saturday, May 22, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 61 yrs, ... his son, ... and his grandchildren; ... and his expectant great-grandchild.
Bob was born and raised in San Francisco to parents August and Margaret, and it was in the city he met and married Carol. He later moved to Novato with his wife and children, Bill and Barbara (deceased) in the 1960s where they built their family home. Bob was a long-time member of Our Lady of Loretto in Novato, a member of the Knights of Columbus, and a grateful member of AA for 32 yrs. He served in the U.S. Army, and in the 1970s on committees of Novato Little League and Boy Scouts. Bob was on the Marin County Grand Jury for 4 yrs, was a past president of the Homeowners' Association and worked very hard to keep Indian Valley rural. He worked as a carpenter at SF General Hospital for 17 yrs. He was a fan of the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Cowboys. He loved the Olympics and attended the Games from 1976-2008. He traveled extensively, first in a VW bus and later in the RV with his family, and went annually to Yosemite. Bob also enjoyed visiting with many residents at Yountville Veteran's Home, and regularly organized blood drives.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday June 2 at OLL Church in Novato ... followed by a procession to Calvary Cemetery in Petaluma. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that any donations be made to Wounded Warrior Fund.
Published in San Francisco Chronicle from May 27 to May 30, 2021.
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California Birth Index
Name: Robert August Abeling
Birth Date: 16 Jun 1937
Mother's Maiden Name: Coughlan
Birth County: San Francisco
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Robert August Abeling passed away at the age of 83 on Saturday, May 22, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 61 yrs, ... his son, ... and his grandchildren; ... and his expectant great-grandchild.
Bob was born and raised in San Francisco to parents August and Margaret, and it was in the city he met and married Carol. He later moved to Novato with his wife and children, Bill and Barbara (deceased) in the 1960s where they built their family home. Bob was a long-time member of Our Lady of Loretto in Novato, a member of the Knights of Columbus, and a grateful member of AA for 32 yrs. He served in the U.S. Army, and in the 1970s on committees of Novato Little League and Boy Scouts. Bob was on the Marin County Grand Jury for 4 yrs, was a past president of the Homeowners' Association and worked very hard to keep Indian Valley rural. He worked as a carpenter at SF General Hospital for 17 yrs. He was a fan of the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Cowboys. He loved the Olympics and attended the Games from 1976-2008. He traveled extensively, first in a VW bus and later in the RV with his family, and went annually to Yosemite. Bob also enjoyed visiting with many residents at Yountville Veteran's Home, and regularly organized blood drives.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday June 2 at OLL Church in Novato ... followed by a procession to Calvary Cemetery in Petaluma. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that any donations be made to Wounded Warrior Fund.
Published in San Francisco Chronicle from May 27 to May 30, 2021.
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California Birth Index
Name: Robert August Abeling
Birth Date: 16 Jun 1937
Mother's Maiden Name: Coughlan
Birth County: San Francisco
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Bob Abeling
Robert August Abeling passed away at the age of 83 on Saturday, May 22, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 61 yrs, ... his son, ... and his grandchildren; ... and his expectant great-grandchild.
Bob was born and raised in San Francisco to parents August and Margaret, and it was in the city he met and married Carol. He later moved to Novato with his wife and children, Bill and Barbara (deceased) in the 1960s where they built their family home. Bob was a long-time member of Our Lady of Loretto in Novato, a member of the Knights of Columbus, and a grateful member of AA for 32 yrs. He served in the U.S. Army, and in the 1970s on committees of Novato Little League and Boy Scouts. Bob was on the Marin County Grand Jury for 4 yrs, was a past president of the Homeowners' Association and worked very hard to keep Indian Valley rural. He worked as a carpenter at SF General Hospital for 17 yrs. He was a fan of the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Cowboys. He loved the Olympics and attended the Games from 1976-2008. He traveled extensively, first in a VW bus and later in the RV with his family, and went annually to Yosemite. Bob also enjoyed visiting with many residents at Yountville Veteran's Home, and regularly organized blood drives.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday June 2 at OLL Church in Novato ... followed by a procession to Calvary Cemetery in Petaluma. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that any donations be made to Wounded Warrior Fund.
Published in San Francisco Chronicle from May 27 to May 30, 2021.
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California Birth Index
Name: Robert August Abeling
Birth Date: 16 Jun 1937
Mother's Maiden Name: Coughlan
Birth County: San Francisco
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Robert August Abeling passed away at the age of 83 on Saturday, May 22, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 61 yrs, ... his son, ... and his grandchildren; ... and his expectant great-grandchild.
Bob was born and raised in San Francisco to parents August and Margaret, and it was in the city he met and married Carol. He later moved to Novato with his wife and children, Bill and Barbara (deceased) in the 1960s where they built their family home. Bob was a long-time member of Our Lady of Loretto in Novato, a member of the Knights of Columbus, and a grateful member of AA for 32 yrs. He served in the U.S. Army, and in the 1970s on committees of Novato Little League and Boy Scouts. Bob was on the Marin County Grand Jury for 4 yrs, was a past president of the Homeowners' Association and worked very hard to keep Indian Valley rural. He worked as a carpenter at SF General Hospital for 17 yrs. He was a fan of the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Cowboys. He loved the Olympics and attended the Games from 1976-2008. He traveled extensively, first in a VW bus and later in the RV with his family, and went annually to Yosemite. Bob also enjoyed visiting with many residents at Yountville Veteran's Home, and regularly organized blood drives.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday June 2 at OLL Church in Novato ... followed by a procession to Calvary Cemetery in Petaluma. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that any donations be made to Wounded Warrior Fund.
Published in San Francisco Chronicle from May 27 to May 30, 2021.
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California Birth Index
Name: Robert August Abeling
Birth Date: 16 Jun 1937
Mother's Maiden Name: Coughlan
Birth County: San Francisco
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