Marvin "Bob" Kubler

Visitation services will be on Sunday, June 30th, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Anderson and Campbell Funeral home, 3010 Ridgeway Road, Manchester, NJ. Funeral Services will be on Monday, July 1st, at 9:30 at Anderson and Campbell, and the burial will immediately follow at the Veterans Memorial Cemetary in Arneytown.

Bob entered the United States Navy in October of 1947, where he proudly served his country, and had a prestigious military career. Some of the highlights of his career were participating in Operation Cold Feet in the Arctic and Operation Deep Freeze II. In January of 1958, he became Chief Petty Officer and qualified as a Navy Jumpmaster. In 1965, Bob returned to Lakehurst NAS where he was assigned as phase Supervisor in the B-school and promoted to PRCM, E-9. He later became LCPO of the PR-A school.

Bob was President and Flight Instructor for the Navy Lakehurst Flying Club and a charter member of the Lakehurst Skydivers, which later developed into the elite Navy Parachute Team, The Chuting Stars. This was one of Bob's most treasured accomplishments. He was the Leading Chief Petty Officer of this team, and his leadership was crucial in the successful operation of this high profile parachuting unit which engaged in hazardous free-falling activity, representing the U.S. Navy across the country.

In 1972, he was again LCPO of Lakehurst's PR-A School, and then he was the first Senior Enlisted Advisor for NATTC Lakehurst, where he remained until his retirement.

Bob's love of flying led him to spend the next 10 years with GPI Aviation at Miller Airpark, where he took to the skies as a corporate pilot and flight instructor. Flying and instructing was a true love and passion of Bob's. He could light up any room when he spoke of them, and of his achievement as a Chuting Star.

He was the past vice president of the Parachute Riggers Association. He was a member of the U.S. Navy Memorial, the Navy Lakehurst Historical Society, the Freemasons, the Fleet Reserves in Lakehurst, NJ, the American Legion and the AOPA Association.

He was a member and former Keyman and Govenor of the Quiet Birdmen, who would be wishing him well as he is "going west."

Bob was predeceased by his son Michael. He is survived by his wife, Matcene Allen Kubler, his two daughters; Sharon Minner, Barbara McKenna and her husband Jeff; his stepson Mathews Hopkins and his wife Cheryl. He had three grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and was a beloved uncle, mentor and inspiration to many.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Van Dyke Hospice, 1433 Hooper Avenue, Suite 230, Toms River, NJ 08753, or Cornerstone Calvary Chapel, 6550 Route 9, S. Howell, NJ 07731, of which he was a member.