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Robert Eugene Bartels
May 29, 1937 ~ July 17, 2015 (age 78) 78 Years Old Light a Candle
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Message from Claudia Maslowski / South Bend Museum of Art
August 13, 2015 2:08 PM
Our hearts go out to the Bartels family during this difficult time. Through his many contributions to the community, Robert Bartels has greatly enriched our cultural life. He will be greatly missed.
Message from Julie and Dale OChap
July 29, 2015 11:38 AM
We have known your parents through South Bend Country Club. Greatest people ever! Your dad will be greatly missed. What a wonderful man. May your memories give you comfort.
Message from Sandy and Larry Tadevich
July 29, 2015 8:27 AM
Hi Rob,
We are sorry to hear about your Dad. We were in Iowa on vacation when the service was held. See you in a month or so.
Sandy and Larry
We are sorry to hear about your Dad. We were in Iowa on vacation when the service was held. See you in a month or so.
Sandy and Larry
Message from Dottie and Tom Arnold
July 26, 2015 3:45 PM
Amy and Rob,
We were sorry to read about the passing of your Dad, Bob Bartels. It has been a few years since we had visited with him. Actually the last time we saw your Dad was when your Mom died. We are sorry for your loss and send to you our deepest sympathy. Many years ago we all skied at Vail, CO. We thought a lot of your parents and your Grandparents and know that they will be missed. To you we send our deepest sympathy and prayers. Dottie and TomArnold
We were sorry to read about the passing of your Dad, Bob Bartels. It has been a few years since we had visited with him. Actually the last time we saw your Dad was when your Mom died. We are sorry for your loss and send to you our deepest sympathy. Many years ago we all skied at Vail, CO. We thought a lot of your parents and your Grandparents and know that they will be missed. To you we send our deepest sympathy and prayers. Dottie and TomArnold
Message from Elizabeth Gordon
July 23, 2015 8:20 AM
I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of Mr Bartles! He was a great man who made Martins a wonderful place to work! I remember working at Martins from 1983-1990 and I have such wonderful memories! I remember the holidays helping to cater their holidays parties with Ginger Richardson and what a great family! May God bless the Bartles family!!
Message from Bob Wojtysiak
July 23, 2015 6:23 AM
I am so sorry for your loss. Bob was a people person to the max, He will be missed. His legacy lives on though his stores and people that continue the Martins way.
Message from Greg Poole
July 22, 2015 9:52 PM
Prayers and condolences to your family. My memories are of Amy and Robbie at the lake, and the wonderful family fun they had during the summer. God speed.
Message from Chris and Carrie Hawley
July 22, 2015 7:34 PM
The legacy of Bob, Nancy, Martin and Jane, is evident in the generations that follow. We are so sorry for the loss, and so very grateful for the opportunity to know each of them. Every encounter with Bob was an opportunity to learn something. He had the ability to impart wisdom and encouragement with just a few words. I'm sure your memories of him will comfort you in the days and years to come.
Message from Tony Terlep
July 22, 2015 6:00 PM
To the family of Bob Bartels, on behalf of Bob's Omega Chapter fraternity brothers of Pi Kappa Phi, I express my deepest sympathy. With great sadness, I read of Bob's death. As written in his obituary, we do remember his brilliance, wit and wisdom as our Archon. On the lighter side, I do remember that he was indeed "careful with resources" when 30 or so years ago I tried to talking into converting a part old Drewry facility into a micro brewery. God bless all of you!
Message from Chris Batalis
July 22, 2015 2:31 PM
I have known Bob for over 35 years.
During this time I've never known anyone to combine integrity, sense of humor, intellect, and courage like Bob. Our community will truly miss him.
During this time I've never known anyone to combine integrity, sense of humor, intellect, and courage like Bob. Our community will truly miss him.
Message from Randy Dudeck ( United Beverage Co. )
July 22, 2015 1:31 PM
To the Bartels family and Martin's employees, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
God Bless.
God Bless.
A candle was lit by Todd, Dianne, Jessica & Jeremy Clark
on July 22, 2015 9:32 AM
Message from Todd & Dianne Clark
July 22, 2015 9:31 AM
To the Bartels Family: So sorry to hear of your Father's passing. One of the things I remember about Mr. Bartels, is that each year he would visit the stores over the holidays, not just to make an appearance, but to visit with the employees and shake their hands-what a wonderful man! Martin's is an exceptional company and it showed thru Bob and Nancy's commitment to service and the community. Our sincere condolences the entire Bartels Family.
The Clark Family
The Clark Family
Message from Bev Surridge and Dave
July 22, 2015 8:42 AM
Rob and family,
The first day I started at Martins your dad surprised me by greeting me by my first name. Thereafter he would daily say good morning with a smile on his face
He was a unique person that I am happy to have known.
I am sure he is in heaven. My sympathies and prayers,
Bev
The first day I started at Martins your dad surprised me by greeting me by my first name. Thereafter he would daily say good morning with a smile on his face
He was a unique person that I am happy to have known.
I am sure he is in heaven. My sympathies and prayers,
Bev
A candle was lit by Vicki Killelea
on July 22, 2015 12:11 AM
A candle was lit by Danny Bytner
on July 21, 2015 8:37 PM
Message from Mary Peters
July 21, 2015 4:30 PM
I am so sad to hear of your father's passing, Amy and Rob. He and your mom were such exceptional people, and they passed on their high standards to you.
You are in my prayers.
You are in my prayers.
Message from Mary Scheetz
July 21, 2015 11:47 AM
My sincere condolence to your family. I am a current employee and just know that we are all thinking of you during this time.
Message from Kurt and Kristy Kruggel
July 21, 2015 6:46 AM
Our sincere condolences go out to the Bartel's family on the loss of Bob. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Message from Robert Biggs
July 21, 2015 6:37 AM
our prayers and best wishes to the Bartels family. He truly was a fine man. He had this great ability for making you comfortable in his presents. Even after being leaving Martin's 16 years ago, I made eye contact with him and he went out of his way to greet me. I honestly didn't believe he knew who I was among the vast number of employees, but it was the effort that I will remember.
A candle was lit by Deb Gulyas ( former employee of 14 years)
on July 21, 2015 12:28 AM
A candle was lit by A five year employee at martins.
on July 20, 2015 10:37 PM
Message from Steve Smith
July 20, 2015 10:09 PM
Rob and Amy, my most heartfelt condolences on the loss of you Dad. He was a strong, humble man who was one of my most trusted colleagues dealing with some challenging industry issues. I could trust him to be my sounding board and give honest feedback. Rob, you and I are among a unique and fortunate few that have had the opportunity to share a father as a son and a boss. Please know your entire family are in my and Debbie's prayers. Your friend, Steve Smith
A candle was lit by Derek and Chelsea McBride
on July 20, 2015 10:05 PM
Message from Randy and Fran Welch
July 20, 2015 9:17 PM
We have lost a great friend. You will be deeply missed !
A candle was lit by Randy and Fran Welch
on July 20, 2015 9:15 PM
Message from The Henry Family
July 20, 2015 8:57 PM
To the Bartels Family: Our parents knew each other very well for years, your parents were very nice and a please to know. My mother and father thought very highly of them and I had many occasions to do business with your dad and he was a very straight up business man. Community was very much high on his list of priorities. It was a please to know both Bob and Nancy Bartles. Our thought are with you during this time.
The Henry Family
The Henry Family
A candle was lit by Bill & Phyllis Scantland
on July 20, 2015 7:26 PM
A candle was lit by A thankful employee
on July 20, 2015 6:10 PM
A candle was lit by A friend
on July 20, 2015 5:25 PM
Message from Denise Robertson
July 20, 2015 4:23 PM
I am so sorry to all the Bartels family for your loss.I know he will be missed by you all.I did Catering for Martins for ten years and seen Mr Bartels participate happily in all your family events.I know at Stanley Clark he was much respected. Please know that standards he set for Martins influenced the community and how they ran this business.Mr Bartels always greeted me with a smile and always asked about my family,a memory I will cherish. He will be missed...but never forgotten!
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