Robert Charles Rebeka

Robert Charles Rebeka, 84, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on October 15, 2024. 

Bob was born November 30,1939 in Detroit, Michigan to Joseph and Marion Rebeka. He graduated from Allen Park High School, Henry Ford Community College and proudly served in the US Army. During this time, he met and married the first love of his life, Nancy Anderson in December 1962 while on military leave. Together they raised three children, Carol, Bob, and Sally and had a 31-year marriage.  In 1976, the family moved to Mesa, Arizona.  After Nancy’s death, Bob met and married the second love of his life in March 1996, Carol Macneil who had two children, Bill, and Deni.

Bob spent his career in sales but had a passion for family, friends, cooking, history, telling jokes and pulling pranks on those he loved. 

Bob is survived by his wife Carol, their children Carol (Mike), Bob (Marisa), Sally (Steve), Bill (Jennifer), Deni (James) and nine grandchildren Sarah, Kady, Liz, Stephanie, Nick, Natalie, Carter, Ethan, and Indie. He is also survived by his brother Tom and his family and sister Mary. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Marion, and his first wife Nancy.

A memorial service will be held on October 25, 2024, at 11:00 am in the chapel at St. Patrick’s Catholic Community, 10815 N. 84th St. in Scottsdale and the burial at 1:00 pm at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, 1562 E Baseline in Mesa.