Robert R. Roebling

Bob was born on October 12, 1933, in Evansville, Indiana to Collins and Margaret Roebling. He was a 1952 graduate of Central High School and attended Bromwell Business College before attending the University of Maryland. Bob enlisted in the U.S. Marines Corps in 1952. After enlisting, he soon married the love of life, Sharon Wood. While serving, he trained recruits, held post as military police, retained cryptographic clearance, and was selected for the Marine Corps Rifle and Pistol teams. He was also responsible for the organization of the Toys for Tots campaign in the Evansville area for 15 years. Bob continued to proudly serve his country, after active duty, in the Marine Corps Reserves, with a rank of Gunnery Sergeant, until 1968.

Bob worked as an agent for Allstate Insurance Company. In 1963, he obtained Honor Ring status which he held for 36 years, as well as earning numerous other awards until retirement in 1999. Bob was also appointed to the Allstate’s President’s Council. He retired from Allstate after 43 years. Other appointments included the Freedom Festival Board of Directors, Junior Chamber of Commerce Evansville, and Kentucky Colonel.

Bob was an avid horseman and enjoyed owning, training, and racing thoroughbred horses. In his spare time, he liked to golf and bowl. He liked bowling so much, he played in a league for 30 years. He also enjoyed being involved in all aspects of owning and rehabbing commercial properties. Bob loved traveling the world with his wife Sharon, while visiting Europe, Italy, England, Mexico, China, and the Caribbean. Bob was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather who very much loved his family.

Bob is survived by his wife of 71 years, Sharon; his daughter, Kimberly (Robert) Wargel and son, Robert Bret (Rebecca) Roebling; two grandsons, Christopher (Ashley) Wargel and Robert Roebling II; and three great-grandchildren; Maddox, Ryder, and Johnathan.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 14, 2026 at Alexander East Chapel, 2115 Lincoln Avenue, Evansville, IN with Pastor Greg Davis officiating. Family and friends may visit from 1:00 p.m. until service time on Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will follow the service at Locust Hill Cemetery where full U.S. Marine military rites will be conducted.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Vanderburgh Humane Society or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Condolences may be made online at www.AlexanderEastChapel.com