Robert Strobel "Bobby", of Antigo, died Monday, February 24, 2020, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was 66 years old. He was born on December 27, 1953, in Antigo, a son of Mildred (Knapek) Strobel of Antigo and the late Dellmar Strobel. He married Cathy Ridosko on May 2, 1983, in Las Vegas. She survives.
He worked at and managed the gas station portion of M & L Truck Stop, which became Remington's in 1984, in Antigo from 1970 to 2018.
His passion was playing baseball. He played on several leagues with many teams and enjoyed playing for Reif's.
He loved all sports and could often be found placing bets on the games.
In addition to his wife and mother, survivors include a daughter, Kendall (Thomas) Nieft, Kaukauna; three sons, Jeff (Jessica) Strobel, Appleton, Mike (Erin) Strobel, Mattoon, Jason (Shannon) Orlowski, Chaska, Minnesota; eight grandchildren Bailey, Zoey, Abby, Levi, Lexi, Orrin, Olesia, Riley; two brothers, James (Karen) Strobel, Antigo, Thomas (Carleen) Strobel, Antigo; his mother-in-law, Betty Walker, Birnamwood; two brothers-in-law, Craig and Pete Ridosko.
The funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at 10 a.m. at SS Mary & Hyacinth Catholic Church with Rev. Zach Weber officiating.
Visitation will be 3 to 7 p.m. on Monday at the Bradley Funeral Home. A parish wake service will be held at 6 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
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We are so sorry for your loss. Bob was a special person and we will miss him and think of him often. We just found out about his passing so we didn’t get to pay our respects.
Strobel Family, So sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy
I went to School with Bobby since grade school at West elementary. I had a mad crush on him and I'm sure he knew it .He was tall, dark & handsome even then. I was a good friend of Margy Guenthnet & was over their house a lot, mostly cuz Bobby was right down the street! LOL. Please accept my sincerest condolences.I.lost a sister at 66,so I understand the pain. May God bless you all as you face each day. Doris Petts Zaverousky
Cathy and family I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Jim, Karen and family. So sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers your way from Colorado. He was a great guy. --Born
Our sincere condolences ,for Bob was a awesome friend, he’ll be greatly missed, the family is in our prayers and thoughts. Tom and Debbie Elst
Bob will forever be in the hearts of those who were blessed to know and love him. May peace and love be with his family.
Reif's Ball Team wishes Bobby to round the bases in the great beyond⚾️
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family ❤🙏He was a awsome person all around and will be greatly missed 😥
Sorry for you loss. Pat Bentley
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