"I saw your dad's shop this summer when I stayed at Straz Tower for the fisrt time with family for Irish Fest. I loved the shop and the tribute to a beloved barber and family member.
Seeing the shop just stopped me in my tracks. I knew that there was a lot of history there and a lot of love.
I live in a Chicago in a building that was a YMCA until the late '80's when it became apartments and then condos. Sadly, we do not have a barber shop or a favorite barber. Marquette was lucky ...and is lucky to have the tradition continue.
My brother sometimes works in Milwaukee, and tonight I sent him a text suggesting he stop by.
All the best to you, Catherine Ward
"
In loving memory of
Robert "Bob the Barber" Krebsbach
November 13, 1942 - January 22, 2015
Passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2015 at the age of 72. Bob was born on November 13, 1942, son of Ruben Krebsbach and Alice Schaefer Krebsbach. Bob grew up in Sheboygan Falls, and graduated from Sheboygan North High School in 1961. After high school, Bob served his country honorably in the US Navy aboard the USS Enterprise. On May 30, 1964 he married Jeanne Markgraf at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Sheboygan Falls. Bob was a barber for over 50 years, starting with the Central YMCA in downtown Milwaukee in 1964. He established Bob's Barbershop in 1996 after Marquette University purchased the YMCA building. Bob was a member of Blessed Trinity Parish in Sheboygan Falls and the American Legion. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, playing cards, traveling and spending time at his cottage at Lake Arrowhead. Bob is survived by his wife Jeanne, his children Christal (Murph) SanFelippo, Randy (Amanda) Krebsbach and Kurt (Lorillee) Krebsbach. He is further survived by 10 grandchildren: Andrew, Adam, Ryan, Jacob, Seth, Noah, Cassandra, Taylor, Luigi and Nick, 3 sisters Sandy (the late Bob) Baumgartner, Diana (Ron) Ellison and Kathy (Paul) Richter, nieces, nephews, other relatives, many friends and customers. He is preceded in death by his parents and 3 brothers; Jack, Ken and Bill.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, January 27th at 4 PM at Gesu Church 1145 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee. Visitation at the CHURCH Tuesday from 1-4 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials requested to www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org. The Eernisse Funeral Home, Port Washington is honored to serve the family. Online condolences may be left at www.eernissefuneralhome.com
Tributes
"Bob was a true character. His presence will be missed, but his lovable spirit will forever be remembered. My condolences to your entire family."
"Dear Jeanne, We are so VERY SORRY to learn of Bob's death last week! He was such a FUN and CARING man! He will be very much missed by all who were blessed to know him. We so enjoyed seeing him at our SFHS reunions. We both send our deepest sympathy and love, Nancy and Art Imig"
"Bob taught me everything! Or so he would tell you he did! He DID however teach me how to solder pipes in the barbershop! He said dont hire anyone you can do it yourself! From tiling to putting knockdown on walls he showed me how. He said he taught me how to cut hair but thank goodness that wasnt true! I will truly miss him, his humor and his sarcasm! People have asked me how can you be working at a time like this! Its very comforting to be in the barbershop, I feel like he is there with me. RIP Bob-Jenny"
"Jeanne and Family,
Our prayers are with you in this trying time. Sorry we could not be with you, but we have had a mass said in his honor.
Bob was one of my favorite cousins. I will remember him often: When I see someone playing cards with exuberance I will remember the times at Grandma's dining room table, when I see someone enjoying golf for the comradery and good times, I will remember our last round with dad, whenever I get a haircut I will remember that the barbers don't get paid enough and need to be tipped handily, and whenever I eat a great hot dog I will remember all the times you and he kept us supplied on your trips south. We will miss him, but know that he will always be remembered by many of us for the special examples he set!
Love
Mike and Becki"
" I would like to express my sincere condolence on the loss of your loved one. In John 5:28 Jesus promised of a resurrection of our loved ones in the very near future. May Jehovah the God of all comfort grant you peace."
"I first met Bob in 1966 when I was a freshman at Marquette and went to the Y to get a haircut. He has cut my hair and provided many good laughs since then. My sincere condolences to his family. Ron"
"Bob was my barber since my freshman year at Marquette University. He always said you never came to his establishment for the haircut but for the insults and jokes. His politically incorrect humor and laughter will be missed. I considered him not only my barber but a trusted advisor and friend. Thank you for being part of my years at Marquette University. You made my journey fun and special."
"My deepest condolenses to Bob's entire family. Bob had a wonderful way of making everyone he encountered feel special - including me. He wouldn't let a visit go by without a warm hearted jab - and he was as interested in my stories as I was in his. He was a very important part of my 17 years at Marquette, and the memory of Bob will always bring a smile to my face. I will miss him."
"Bob has been cutting my hair since the late 70's. He has been insulting me the same amount of time.I will miss Bob and the social world his barber shop provided. I only wish I could have been with him on one of his Mexico trips. I will truly miss him. My prayers to Jeanne and the family"
"Bob "Beano" (to me) Krebsbach was my friend. From grade school, to peddling the Milwaukee Journal as kids to joining the Navy together. I will miss him, and his irreverent insults, to any and every one. He was one of the "characters" that all of us are proud to have had in our lives."
"I've been one of Bob's customers since the 80's, along with many others who worked at Milwaukee Insurance. I was in the shop just before Christmas, and I heard about Bob's doctoring, but assumed it was just routine maintenance. I will miss his wit and great personality. I am one of the Lococo family uncles, so I knew Bob on many levels."
"Jeanne, my condolences to you and your family at this difficult. Bob always enjoyed picking on me to get a reaction. I was always happy to give him a good one!"
"Bob was my barber for 18 years, starting with my first haircut as a freshman at Marquette. He had a wonderful sense of humor and truly cared about his customers. He treated each person the same whether it was Fr. Wild or a college freshman. He will be truly missed. God bless his family."
"Got to know Bob as a result of my son recommending Bob. My son started having Bob cut his hair as far back as 1989. Bob was a guy who always had a comment or story to tell which make the trip to the barber a delight. God bless Bob who is lining up customers now in heaven. "
"Sincere sympathy to Jeanne and the entire family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Dave & Nancy Papendieck (Judy's sister)"
"I will miss Bob's laugh, his insults and everything else about him. My sincere sympathy to Jeanne and Bob's entire family."