Robby K. "Gumby" Roseff, age 62 of Manitowoc, passed away Thursday evening, August 31, 2023, at his residence with his loving family at his side following a courageous battle with cancer.
Rob was born on April 23, 1961, in Manitowoc, son of the late David and Fern (Cherney) Roseff. He attended schools in Manitowoc, graduating with the class of 1979 from Manitowoc Lincoln High School. He attended the University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree.
On June 3, 1988 Rob married the former Denise Recore at St. Wendel Catholic Church in Cleveland.
He worked in Beverage Sales for Triangle Distributing. In 2011, Rob was diagnosed with stage 4 kidney cancer and retired in 2015 due to his disability.
Rob was a founder and president of Gumby's Club Fore a Cure, coach and Board of Directors member for the Manitowoc Chiefs Youth Football Club, was inducted into the Lakeshore All Sports Hall of Fame, a House Chairman for Heart-A-Rama for 30 years and a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish. Rob and Denise were awarded the 2019 City of Manitowoc Volunteers of the Year and he was awarded the Harmony Award by the Clipper City Chordsmen. Rob had a friendly disposition and a fine sense of humor, he shared his time freely without complaint, and in the process helped many people and enriched many of our lives.
Rob is survived by his wife: Denise Roseff, Manitowoc; two sons: Keith Roseff, De Pere, David Roseff, Manitowoc; one brother and sister-in-law: Randy (Nadine) Borngraeber, Cedar Rapids, IA; mother-in-law: Ursula Recore, Whitelaw; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law include: Lloyd Recore Jr. (Mary Stadler), Kellnersville, Michelle (Troy) Evenson, Valders, Stephen Recore, Whitelaw; nieces and nephews include: Irene Borngraeber (John Heinis), Dan (Macy) Borngraeber, Ashley Recore (Randy Schmitz), Amanda Recore (Travis Otero), Theresa (Ian) Schmidt, Christopher Evenson (Kayra Warne), Austin (Melanie) Recore, Brandon Recore (Maddy Duggan); his furry companion: Vallee; Gumby's Committee Members; all his golf league buddies; life-long and special friends and relatives also survive.
He was preceded in death by his parents: David and Fern Roseff; father-in-law: Lloyd Recore Sr.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand, 1416 Grand Avenue, Manitowoc. Rev. Doug LeCaptain and Rev. Jose Lopez will concelebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial to follow in the Evergreen Cemetery.
Relatives and friends may greet the family on Friday from 3:00 PM until 9:00 PM and again on Saturday from 9:00 AM until 10:45 AM.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Rob's name can be made to Gumby's Club Fore A Cure or the Manitowoc Chiefs Youth Football Club.
The Lakeshore Family Funeral Homes, Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc location is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed by visiting www.lakeshorefamilyfuneralhomes.com
Rob's family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, especially Dr. Brian Costello, Green Bay Oncology nurses and staff including Dr Matthew Ryan, Dr Michael Hoffman with Bellin Health, the nurses and staff of Sharon S. Richardson Hospice, and all Rob's friends and family who helped comfort him in his final weeks.
Rob was born on April 23, 1961, in Manitowoc, son of the late David and Fern (Cherney) Roseff. He attended schools in Manitowoc, graduating with the class of 1979 from Manitowoc Lincoln High School. He attended the University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree.
On June 3, 1988 Rob married the former Denise Recore at St. Wendel Catholic Church in Cleveland.
He worked in Beverage Sales for Triangle Distributing. In 2011, Rob was diagnosed with stage 4 kidney cancer and retired in 2015 due to his disability.
Rob was a founder and president of Gumby's Club Fore a Cure, coach and Board of Directors member for the Manitowoc Chiefs Youth Football Club, was inducted into the Lakeshore All Sports Hall of Fame, a House Chairman for Heart-A-Rama for 30 years and a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish. Rob and Denise were awarded the 2019 City of Manitowoc Volunteers of the Year and he was awarded the Harmony Award by the Clipper City Chordsmen. Rob had a friendly disposition and a fine sense of humor, he shared his time freely without complaint, and in the process helped many people and enriched many of our lives.
Rob is survived by his wife: Denise Roseff, Manitowoc; two sons: Keith Roseff, De Pere, David Roseff, Manitowoc; one brother and sister-in-law: Randy (Nadine) Borngraeber, Cedar Rapids, IA; mother-in-law: Ursula Recore, Whitelaw; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law include: Lloyd Recore Jr. (Mary Stadler), Kellnersville, Michelle (Troy) Evenson, Valders, Stephen Recore, Whitelaw; nieces and nephews include: Irene Borngraeber (John Heinis), Dan (Macy) Borngraeber, Ashley Recore (Randy Schmitz), Amanda Recore (Travis Otero), Theresa (Ian) Schmidt, Christopher Evenson (Kayra Warne), Austin (Melanie) Recore, Brandon Recore (Maddy Duggan); his furry companion: Vallee; Gumby's Committee Members; all his golf league buddies; life-long and special friends and relatives also survive.
He was preceded in death by his parents: David and Fern Roseff; father-in-law: Lloyd Recore Sr.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand, 1416 Grand Avenue, Manitowoc. Rev. Doug LeCaptain and Rev. Jose Lopez will concelebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial to follow in the Evergreen Cemetery.
Relatives and friends may greet the family on Friday from 3:00 PM until 9:00 PM and again on Saturday from 9:00 AM until 10:45 AM.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Rob's name can be made to Gumby's Club Fore A Cure or the Manitowoc Chiefs Youth Football Club.
The Lakeshore Family Funeral Homes, Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc location is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed by visiting www.lakeshorefamilyfuneralhomes.com
Rob's family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, especially Dr. Brian Costello, Green Bay Oncology nurses and staff including Dr Matthew Ryan, Dr Michael Hoffman with Bellin Health, the nurses and staff of Sharon S. Richardson Hospice, and all Rob's friends and family who helped comfort him in his final weeks.
Robby K. "Gumby" Roseff, age 62 of Manitowoc, passed away Thursday evening, August 31, 2023, at his residence with his loving family at his side following a courageous battle with cancer.
Rob was born on April 23, 1961, in Manitowoc, son of the late David and Fern (Cherney) Roseff. He attended schools in Manitowoc, graduating with the class of 1979 from Manitowoc Lincoln High School. He attended the University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree.
On June 3, 1988 Rob married the former Denise Recore at St. Wendel Catholic Church in Cleveland.
He worked in Beverage Sales for Triangle Distributing. In 2011, Rob was diagnosed with stage 4 kidney cancer and retired in 2015 due to his disability.
Rob was a founder and president of Gumby's Club Fore a Cure, coach and Board of Directors member for the Manitowoc Chiefs Youth Football Club, was inducted into the Lakeshore All Sports Hall of Fame, a House Chairman for Heart-A-Rama for 30 years and a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish. Rob and Denise were awarded the 2019 City of Manitowoc Volunteers of the Year and he was awarded the Harmony Award by the Clipper City Chordsmen. Rob had a friendly disposition and a fine sense of humor, he shared his time freely without complaint, and in the process helped many people and enriched many of our lives.
Rob is survived by his wife: Denise Roseff, Manitowoc; two sons: Keith Roseff, De Pere, David Roseff, Manitowoc; one brother and sister-in-law: Randy (Nadine) Borngraeber, Cedar Rapids, IA; mother-in-law: Ursula Recore, Whitelaw; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law include: Lloyd Recore Jr. (Mary Stadler), Kellnersville, Michelle (Troy) Evenson, Valders, Stephen Recore, Whitelaw; nieces and nephews include: Irene Borngraeber (John Heinis), Dan (Macy) Borngraeber, Ashley Recore (Randy Schmitz), Amanda Recore (Travis Otero), Theresa (Ian) Schmidt, Christopher Evenson (Kayra Warne), Austin (Melanie) Recore, Brandon Recore (Maddy Duggan); his furry companion: Vallee; Gumby's Committee Members; all his golf league buddies; life-long and special friends and relatives also survive.
He was preceded in death by his parents: David and Fern Roseff; father-in-law: Lloyd Recore Sr.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand, 1416 Grand Avenue, Manitowoc. Rev. Doug LeCaptain and Rev. Jose Lopez will concelebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial to follow in the Evergreen Cemetery.
Relatives and friends may greet the family on Friday from 3:00 PM until 9:00 PM and again on Saturday from 9:00 AM until 10:45 AM.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Rob's name can be made to Gumby's Club Fore A Cure or the Manitowoc Chiefs Youth Football Club.
The Lakeshore Family Funeral Homes, Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc location is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed by visiting www.lakeshorefamilyfuneralhomes.com
Rob's family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, especially Dr. Brian Costello, Green Bay Oncology nurses and staff including Dr Matthew Ryan, Dr Michael Hoffman with Bellin Health, the nurses and staff of Sharon S. Richardson Hospice, and all Rob's friends and family who helped comfort him in his final weeks.
Rob was born on April 23, 1961, in Manitowoc, son of the late David and Fern (Cherney) Roseff. He attended schools in Manitowoc, graduating with the class of 1979 from Manitowoc Lincoln High School. He attended the University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree.
On June 3, 1988 Rob married the former Denise Recore at St. Wendel Catholic Church in Cleveland.
He worked in Beverage Sales for Triangle Distributing. In 2011, Rob was diagnosed with stage 4 kidney cancer and retired in 2015 due to his disability.
Rob was a founder and president of Gumby's Club Fore a Cure, coach and Board of Directors member for the Manitowoc Chiefs Youth Football Club, was inducted into the Lakeshore All Sports Hall of Fame, a House Chairman for Heart-A-Rama for 30 years and a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish. Rob and Denise were awarded the 2019 City of Manitowoc Volunteers of the Year and he was awarded the Harmony Award by the Clipper City Chordsmen. Rob had a friendly disposition and a fine sense of humor, he shared his time freely without complaint, and in the process helped many people and enriched many of our lives.
Rob is survived by his wife: Denise Roseff, Manitowoc; two sons: Keith Roseff, De Pere, David Roseff, Manitowoc; one brother and sister-in-law: Randy (Nadine) Borngraeber, Cedar Rapids, IA; mother-in-law: Ursula Recore, Whitelaw; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law include: Lloyd Recore Jr. (Mary Stadler), Kellnersville, Michelle (Troy) Evenson, Valders, Stephen Recore, Whitelaw; nieces and nephews include: Irene Borngraeber (John Heinis), Dan (Macy) Borngraeber, Ashley Recore (Randy Schmitz), Amanda Recore (Travis Otero), Theresa (Ian) Schmidt, Christopher Evenson (Kayra Warne), Austin (Melanie) Recore, Brandon Recore (Maddy Duggan); his furry companion: Vallee; Gumby's Committee Members; all his golf league buddies; life-long and special friends and relatives also survive.
He was preceded in death by his parents: David and Fern Roseff; father-in-law: Lloyd Recore Sr.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand, 1416 Grand Avenue, Manitowoc. Rev. Doug LeCaptain and Rev. Jose Lopez will concelebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial to follow in the Evergreen Cemetery.
Relatives and friends may greet the family on Friday from 3:00 PM until 9:00 PM and again on Saturday from 9:00 AM until 10:45 AM.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Rob's name can be made to Gumby's Club Fore A Cure or the Manitowoc Chiefs Youth Football Club.
The Lakeshore Family Funeral Homes, Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc location is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed by visiting www.lakeshorefamilyfuneralhomes.com
Rob's family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, especially Dr. Brian Costello, Green Bay Oncology nurses and staff including Dr Matthew Ryan, Dr Michael Hoffman with Bellin Health, the nurses and staff of Sharon S. Richardson Hospice, and all Rob's friends and family who helped comfort him in his final weeks.
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