ROBERT GEORGE ABERLE

Surrounded by his family, Robert George Aberle (“Bob”) peacefully passed away at home on August 22, 2020, at the age of 76. He entered into rest after a long battle with cancer.

Bob, a Lodi native, was born on June 2, 1944, to George and Esther Aberle and was the younger brother to sisters, Gail and Marilyn. He attended St. Anne’s Elementary School, Lodi High School, and graduated in 1962 from St. Mary’s College High School in Berkeley. As a young adult, Bob served in the US Army National Guard in Ford Ord, California, and Norman, Oklahoma. Bob then began his career as a butcher with his father at George’s Quality Meats in Sell Rite Market. On July 22, 1967, Bob married Pamela (Witherspoon) Aberle of Lodi at St. Anne’s Catholic Church, and together they raised their three children, Rex, Darcey, and Amy. Bob eventually owned and managed George’s Quality Meats until he retired. Throughout his career, he was a mentor to the many young people he employed. Following his retirement as a butcher, Bob and his family managed the operations of the family ranch, Aberle Acres.

As a young boy, Bob discovered his love of fishing on the Santa Cruz Wharf, and that passion continued throughout his life. Some of his favorite freshwater fishing holes included the San Joaquin Delta, Camanche, Lake Tahoe, Lake Almanor, and Don Pedro. He competed in several fishing derbies in Alaska, Wyoming, and British Columbia. He also enjoyed ocean fishing along the coast of Mexico and California, eagerly anticipating the annual albacore run. He leaves behind countless memories with his fishing buddies.

Bob loved all sports and watching his children and

grandchildren compete throughout their youth, high school, and college athletics. He was actively involved in Pop Warner football, coaching the Lodi Rams in the 80’s. He could hardly wait for college football and NASCAR seasons to begin each year.

Bob will also be remembered for his masterful command of the barbeque, catering many community, athletic, and family events. Some of his favorite pastimes included his coffee club at the Aberle Acres bunkhouse and sitting on his front porch, watching the world go by.

Finally, Bob loved animals. In addition to their children, Bob and Pam also raised four dogs, seventeen cats, and one parakeet. He was especially close to his affectionate mini-poodle, Bia.

Bob is predeceased by his parents, George and Esther Aberle of Woodbridge.

Bob is survived by his loving and supportive wife of 53 years, Pamela Aberle. He is lovingly remembered by his children and their families: Rex and Pam Aberle of Lodi, and their children, Brooke and Jake; Whit and Darcey Rambach of Carmel, and their son, Bryce; Bobby and Amy Rogan of Lodi, and their sons, Michael and Jack.

Bob is also survived by his aunt, Theresa Aberle of Stockton; his sisters and their families: Gail Sackett of Lodi, and her children, Bret, Greg, Tara, and Tracey; Don and Marilyn Lutz, and their sons, Mike and Andy.

Due to COVID, a celebration of Bob’s life will take place at a future date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the following organizations:

• UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, campaign.ucsf.edu/ opportunities/cancer

• Pacific Coast Environmental Conservancy, pceconservancy.org

• Animal Friends Connection Humane Society, animalfriendsconnect.org

The Aberle family would like to thank Geoffrey and Johnny from Rx HealthCare Services and the team of nurses from A Plus Hospice: Amanda, Noreen, Catherine, Sylvia, Stephanie, and Amy.

As Bob always said, “A bad day of fishing always beats a good day of work.” Here’s to your endless days of fishing, T-Bone. Rest in peace. We love you, Papa/Daddio.

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