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Robert Leo “Bob” Goblirsch
21 Feb 1936 – 15 Nov 2025
| Birth | 21 Feb 1936 |
| Death | 15 Nov 2025 |
| Cemetery | Saint Aloysius Cemetery Olivia , Renville County , Minnesota , USA |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/289536076 |
Bio
Robert Leo "Bob" Goblirsch was born on February 21, 1936, on the family farm near Bechyn, in Henryville Township, Renville County, Minnesota, to Leo Michael and Alvina Amy Ahrens Goblirsch. He attended District #27 Country School, and graduated from Danube High School in 1954. After graduation, Bob served with the Minnesota Army National Guard for six years. Bob married Donna Pearl Christenson on July 25, 1970. After their marriage, they lived in Willmar. In 1986, he and Donna moved to New London; and, ten years later, Donna died from leukemia. In 2013, Bob moved to Olivia to live closer to his family. Bob worked in sales during most of his life and he enjoyed going to auctions. He was a great lover of old time music. His Mom always said," If I want to see my oldest son, I turn on the TV and watch him dance." He attended polka fests and taught an endless number of ladies how to dance the polka. Bob spent most of his time tinkering in his garage and watching reruns and his favorite TV shows: NCIS and Judge Judy. Robert Leo "Bob" Goblirsch, of Olivia, died at the age of 89, on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at the Renville County Hospital, in Olivia, Renville County, Minnesota Bob was survived by his siblings: Ruthy Sturgill of Alexandria, Virginia, Richard "Dick" (Kathy) Goblirsch of Deerwood, Minnesota, Darlene (Jerry) Woods in Canada, and Daryl (Linda) Goblirsch of Olivia. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Alvina Goblirsch; wife, Donna; brother, Gary Goblirsch; an infant brother; sisters-in-law, Jeanne Paulson Goblirsch, Sandra Palmer Goblirsch, and Sandra Lothert Goblirsch; and, brother-in-law, Art Sturgill. All services will be private and held at a later date. Burial will take place in the Saint Aloysius Catholic Cemetery in Olivia, Renville County, Minnesota. Condolences and/or memorials can be sent to Bob's brother, Daryl Goblirsch, 205 Primrose Lane, Olivia, MN 56277-1457.
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