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Lisa Arant posted a condolence
Friday, March 16, 2012
Lisa Arant purchased flowers (Red and White Floor Basket)
With deepest sympathy and love, Chris, Lisa, Stephanie and Cory Arant
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mike priest posted a condolence
Friday, March 16, 2012
mike priest purchased flowers (Red and White Handled Basket)
In memory of my dear friend Bob. The world is a little less wonderful without him. We pray that he and Gerry are reunited in heaven. The Priest Family
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Kandi Osberg posted a condolence
Friday, March 16, 2012
I have so many wonderful memories of Uncle Bob at the big farm in Wisconsin. I always remember him with a smile! Sincere condolences on the loss of your Dad. May you find comfort in knowing what a special person he was to many. With our thoughts and prayers, Tom, Kandi, Ryan and Matthew Osberg
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Joe & Nancy Illian posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Our sincere, and heartfelt sympathies to my cousins Valerie, Jackie, and Deuce as you mourn the loss of your loving father, my uncle Bob. May the good Lord assuage your grief in good time, with the joy of the loving memories you shared together as a family. God keep, and Bless.
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John and Susan Lindquist and family posted a condolence
Saturday, March 3, 2012
John and Susan Lindquist and family made a donation to Capital Caring Hospice
We are so sorry about Uncle Bob's passing. From our family to yours, our most heartfelt sympathies.
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Susan Lindquist posted a condolence
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Susan Lindquist made a donation to Capital Caring Hospice
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Debra Buccolo posted a condolence
Thursday, November 30, 0002
Joe and I are so very sorry with Bob's passing. He was a kind and friendly man and we will miss seeing him walking around his yard and sitting on his front porch. Our thoughts are with his daughters and family. Joe & Deb Buccolo 106 Wiltshire Court West
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Marsha Carpenter posted a condolence
Thursday, November 30, 0002
We will miss Bob as he's been our friend and neighbor for the 23 years we have lived here. He had a great, dry sense of humor and we will not get over his passing. Our thoughts are with his children and grandchildren at this time and we are here to help them, if need be. Richard and Marsha Carpenter
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Rich Chylla posted a condolence
Thursday, November 30, 0002
I will really miss my Uncle Bob. Although we didn't see each other nearly often enough, it seemed like we'd always pick-up our conversation right where we left off. I'm so sorry that I'm unable to get there for the service, I'll be in CA on business. All of you will be in my thoughts and prayers. Rich
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Jim & Dorothy Benson posted a condolence
Thursday, November 30, 0002
We will indeed miss Bob! He was a wonderful brother-in-law and we always enjoyed being with him when he was in Wisconsin!
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The Priest Family posted a condolence
Thursday, November 30, 0002
Bob was a wonderful man, a devoted husband, and a loving father, and grandfather. Of course, Bob was a great neighbor. We lived across the street from Bob and Gerry for 24 years, and we had fun a lot of fun with them. I fondly remember beers on the front porch, playing Euchre on the kitchen table and Bob helping me fix my cars. He was a fun guy, always friendly, and like a true boy scout, always helpful. My most fond memory of Bob is when we discovered we owned a junk piano (long story, but the piano needed to be fixed, and we found out it was a fake and worthless) and I wanted to dispose of it. I asked Bob for help to move it, and he said "let's cut it up and move it in small pieces!" Gerry had given him a reciprocating saw for Christmas, and he wanted a big project to break it in. So, we cut up a baby grand piano with his saw! It took us a couple of hours, but we took it down to small pieces and hauled it off to the dump. Bob loved animals and kids. His dog, King, (or was it Bob jr�s dog? I never really knew) was Bob�s best buddy for years. King was always at his side. Then Bob had his cats. He loved those cats, too. In fact, Bob took care of my animals often when I had to travel. He was also very kind to my kids. He loved Kim and Jon, but had a real soft spot in his heart for Kim. Of course, Kim took advantage of that and always dropped by to say hello and get some candy. Bob knew what kids like. I will miss Bob. He was fun, helpful, and a true friend and great neighbor. He helped neighbors that needed help. Bob pitched in whenever he saw a need. I miss him a lot, and I know heaven has plenty of room for this fine Marine. God bless and keep you, Bob. Give Gerry a big hug for me.
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Bill Brush posted a condolence
Thursday, November 30, 0002
I learned this morning of Bob�s death. Let me begin by simply saying your Dad and my friend was a great man. I first met him in 1984 in Fort Wayne when I joined Magnavox. At the time he was working as the Deputy Program Manager and lead logistician on the Regency Net program � the largest program ever in the history of Magnavox. That same year Bob and a whole cadre of Midwesterners moved to Northern Virginia � instant culture shock! I moved from Fort Monmouth NJ and while we all looked for new homes and put our kids in schools, we had to keep the largest program in the company running. We became a very tight knit group and our whole focus was upon work and completing our program. Things didn�t go as smoothly as planned. Hardware and software design fell behind schedule. Bob as the Deputy Program Manager for Logistics had responsibility for technical manuals, operational manuals, drafting and spare parts. Without a firm design its was virtually impossible to document how the systems would operate and how they would be repaired. Bob found a way to satisfy our increasingly impatient customer. He gained their trust through his personal commitment � they knew Bob could and would make it happen. What I remember most about those days was his patience. I can�t remember Bob ever becoming emotional�strictly business and always showing tons of respect for both Magnavox employees and our customers. Eventually we started production and assembly in Leesburg at Ashburn Junction. We had start up issues and reliability problems. So what did we do�we made your Dad the Director of Quality Assurance. At the same time, the program was in turmoil, we were losing money, executive management in Fort Wayne changed and our local management was replaced. The pressure was on, but Bob just continued to plug away. He would solve one production or quality problem and methodically move on to the next. So here we are in the middle of production, Bob has quality assurance under control, things are running reasonably well and we get word that Fort Wayne was going to shut down Leesburg; but that would not happen until we turned out the last communications terminal. So what did we do � we looked to Bob and made him Director of Production. It was now his job to complete production and retain his production staff until the last terminal shipped; knowing that when that last terminal went out the door so would their jobs. Again Bob was there when that last terminal shipped and so was his crew. They cheered and they were deservedly proud of this amazing accomplishment. Without his leadership, his encouragement, his empathy for the production team, we would never have completed production. He literally pulled off a miracle. I remember those days in Leesburg, serving alongside of your Dad, as the most rewarding and inspiring days of my career. We were a family at work and at play. Pretty much every Friday we�d meet after work unwind, joke about the pressures and have a couple of beers. I remember Bob�s 60th birthday party at the Silo. That night we shared more than a couple of beers. The next day, Bob who never missed a day, called in to say he felt a cold coming on. Well I went to Fort Wayne and Bob decided to stay in Virginia with family and retire. In 1992 I had a great time roasting Bob at his retirement before a packed room of friends and co-workers at the Sheraton in Fort Wayne. The last time I saw Bob was in 1999 when I stopped by on my way to Smith Mountain Lake Virginia to purchase property. Bob, your Mom, Marnie and I went to lunch, had cheeseburgers, talked about old times and caught up on family. We spoke a few times since, but never often enough. I share in your grief, I lost a friend, you lost a father. Let me share how I�ll remember Bob � dedicated to family and work, loyal, diligent, caring, and patient, with a healthy balance of understated, dry humor. I�ll miss him and I�ll think of him often. Bill Brush
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Mary Ann Hyzny posted a condolence
Thursday, November 30, 0002
My sincere sympathy and condolences to my cousins Val, Jackie and Duce. Although we haven't seen each other in quite a long time, I still enjoy fond memories of the few times we were able to enjoy the company of your family and I will always remember my sweet and funny Uncle Bob as one of my favorite people. Handsome, loving, smart and so very witty is how he will always remain in my heart forever. May the void left by his passing be filled with fond memories of the wonderful loving father he was to you and the truly remarkable person he was for us all. Rest in peace Uncle Bob, you've done well here.
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Paula Illian Moore posted a condolence
Thursday, November 30, 0002
I have memories of actually being in my Uncle Bob's presence just a handful of times during my lifetime, but they are potent memories. The lifelong image that has remained with me throughout my 52 years is that of a good person -- a strong, loving, supportive husband and father. I've always felt great pride for my Uncle Bob's service to our country, but doubt that I ever communicated that in words to him or his wife and children. When I think of the Karesek family, I can feel my late Aunt Gerry's beautiful spirit, my Uncle Bob's great strength of character (which I perceived even as a child), and my cousins' kind and fun-loving ways. I especially remember Jackie's bright, beautiful smile! I wish I could be there to look into your eyes, Valerie, Jackie and Duecie, and tell you how truly sorry I am for your great loss. There is a unique branch of love and a great fondness that a cousin has for a cousin -- an emotion that seeminingly will never dissipate or fade over the years -- and I feel that for you. Please know that you are cherished, and you are in my thoughts and prayers. With love eternal, Paula
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Denise Yaney posted a condolence
Thursday, November 30, 0002
My dad died in 2006. But we all need a dad in our lives - even if he's not our own. You were that for me, Bob. I will miss our Idol musings and campaign donation calls. And all will miss your good-natured, common sense and warm-hearted approach to life. Responsible, reliable, respectful and respected, Bob, I'm better for having known you. My heart goes out to my best friend Valerie and friend Jackie and their brother Deuce. With love, Denise
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