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Robert (Bob) D. Miesbach May 13, 1953 - April 16, 2020

Robert (Bob) D. Miesbach was born on May 13, 1953, to Derald and Dorothy Miesbach in Ontario, Oregon. He grew up in Fruitland, Idaho, with his parents and sisters, Linda and Sherilyn.
In 1972, he left his small town to enlist in the Navy, where he was stationed in Long Beach and San Diego, California. He married his first wife Vicki there, and they were later deployed to Guam, where their daughter Jennifer was born.
In 1976, he was honorably discharged from the Navy, and the family returned home to Idaho, eventually settling in Caldwell, where their son Paul was born. Bob continued to serve in the Navy Reserves in Idaho, where he made many lifelong friends, later joining the National Guard. He eventually was working full time for the National Guard in the Counter Drug Interdiction Program. He was officially retired from service as a Master Sergeant on May 13, 2013.
In 1998, he went to work for the US Postal Service, where he worked until he retired again in 2013. He enjoyed his career with the Post Office and made many friends there.
On September 14, 2007, he married his current wife Robin, who was with him through his battle with Parkinson’s. He passed away on April 16, 2020, peacefully with Robin by his side.
Bob is survived by his sister Sherilyn, his children Jennifer and Paul (Dru) his first wife Vicki, and his second wife Robin, and her children Megan (Chuck) Richmond, Ryan, Patrick and grandchildren, Austin, Sydney, Gavin, and Garrett, and many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews, and many extended family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Linda.
Committal service will be held on Friday, June 26, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Bowman Funeral Parlor. www.bowmanfuneral.com 208-853-3131.

Committal service will be held on Friday, June 26, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery.

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    MSgt Cindy Marlow (Ret) says
    April 21, 2020 at 3:54 pm

    My heart goes out to Bob’s family. Bob and I worked at Counterdrug in support of postal interdiction and in the HQ for several years. He was a joy to work with…cheerful and determined to make our workday fun.

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    Tom Anderson says
    April 21, 2020 at 7:21 pm

    So sorry to hear about Bob’s passing. Grew up and graduated with Bob. Lived down the alley from him. Many great memories with Dorothy, Derald, and the rest. RIP Bob and thanks for your service and memories

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      Kurt Reuter says
      April 21, 2020 at 9:52 pm

      Bob was a very special friend. We shared many memories. We will miss him very much. God speed Brother. RIP. our sincerest condolences to the entire family.

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      Thomas Anderson says
      April 27, 2020 at 10:43 pm

      Hey Bob, reminiscing about our high school trip to the coast. Listened to Dog named Boo about 10 times today. Had to stay in YMCA because we we were too young to rent a motel room. Where did time go.

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        Robin Miesbach says
        June 26, 2020 at 1:28 pm

        Thank you for those memories Tom. I remember when we came to your place in Weiser for the 30th reunion. He talked about the trip you mentioned many times.

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    Kurt Reuter says
    April 21, 2020 at 9:51 pm

    Bob was a very special friend. We shared many memories. We will miss him very much. God speed Brother. RIP. our sincerest condolences to the entire family.

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    Roger Heath says
    April 21, 2020 at 10:59 pm

    Bob was a kind, easy going person who knew a lot more than he let on. I met him 7 years ago when I first moved to Idaho. He lived two doors down from me and his and Robin’s house was built by the same builder as mine. Many things in our homes were almost identical. He always gave me a hard time, saying my house was better because mine was a “model home”. I am so sad Parkinson’s disease took him so young and… so fast! I will will miss his friendship greatly. It was a honor, and privilege to have known you Bob. Thank you for your service. Rest in peace my friend! ??⚘??

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    Shane Rutledge says
    April 23, 2020 at 1:30 am

    You were a great man and a great person. I am grateful that you became a part of our family and for the time that I got to spend with you. I will truly miss you Bob, see you again someday my friend. Love Shane

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    Ted Vermaas says
    June 16, 2020 at 3:26 pm

    My prayers are with Robin and the rest of Bob’s family and friends.

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    Ted Vermaas says
    June 16, 2020 at 3:26 pm

    My prayers are with Robin and the rest of Bob’s family and friends.

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