My Brother Knights:
Former Supreme Director and Past State Deputy Robert C. Stebler passed away on his 91st birthday, Wednesday, May 20, after an 18-month hospice period. Bob is survived by his beloved wife, Barbara; children, Kenneth, Patricia and Wendy.
Robert Stebler was a proud son of the U.P., a professor at Michigan Technological University until his retirement. He served the Michigan State Council in many capacities, including State Deputy for the years 1992-1994. He was then elected to serve the Order as a Supreme Director in 1995 and served the three terms of three years each, ending in 2004.
In addition to their work and dedication to the Knights of Columbus and the Church, Robert and Barb were awarded Knight Grand Cross of the Holy Sepulcher and Knight Commander of the Pontifical Order of St. Gregory.
Bob and Barb wintered in Hudson, Florida and then remained in Florida when traveling became more difficult.
Mass of the Christian Burial will be offered at 12:00 Noon on Friday, May 29 at St. Teresa Catholic Church, 1107 Commercial Way, Spring Hill, FL 34606.
Burial at Calvary Cemetery in Lake Linden, MI will be announced at a later date.
Condolences may be mailed to:
Mrs. Barbara Stebler
11239 Sun Tree Rd
Hudson, FL 34667
Fraternally,
Lawrence T. Grabowski
State Executive Secretary
State Executive Secretary