Robert W. Rabb, Sr.
May 25, 1950 – July 7, 2026
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am Friday, July 31, 2026, at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home. Interment will take place at a later date at Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park.
Obituary
Robert W. Rabb, Sr. age 76, of Kalamazoo passed away Tuesday July 7, 2026, at Vibrant Life Assisted Living. Robert was born on May 24, 1950, in Kalamazoo, the son of Alex and Winona (Melching) Rabb. He was in the insulation business most of his life and he enjoyed spending time with his family, watching sports and going to the casino with Pamela. Surviving are his son, Matthew (Susan) Rabb; three grandsons, Trevor, Jayden and Blake Rabb; brother, Dan (Patricia) Rabb; sister, Beth (Mark) Provenzano. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Pamela Jo (Reits) Mason-Rabb; and a son, Robert Rabb, Jr., two brothers, John and Richard; two sisters, Jan and Julie.
Sorry to hear about Bob’s passing. I’ve know him for many years. My husband Mike and Bob were very good friends, Tony Mason also.
I am so sorry that Uncle Bob has passed. Wow, the memories we all shared. Fun times. Thinking of you, Matt.
Beautiful Video! Hold all your memories close to your hearts.
Kathy Aivars
Matt, Susan, Trevor, Jayden, and Blake,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. I love the photos you chose to honor Grandpa Rabb—they capture exactly how I’ll always remember him.
Please know that you’re in our hearts and prayers.
Love
Scott, Dresden, Evan, Ava, and Ella
Dad Rabb was such a joy to be around! So many fun memories (playing cards, traveling to Vegas, Woodward, gatherings of all kinds!). He was so full of life and always so positive. Matt, you bring the same energy! So while he will be missed, you honor him by being who you are. So sorry for another loss in your life (and ours). Memories will always remain, as will the positive impact he has had on the lives of those he loved.
Bobby was one of kind. He always had that twinkle in his eyes. He was always a joy to anyone that knew him. I think the description “He was quite a character” fits Bobby like a glove.
I had the privilege of having Bob and Matt as clients years back in our hair salon. He was just a fun guy to be around. I used to see him out in his yard on my way to and from work and occasionally would stop by and briefly visit him. He didn’t appear to recover from the loss of his dear wife and was never the same Bob that I knew. He was always so proud of his family, wife and grandchildren and always talked about them.
He truly was one of a kind and his family can be proud of the Dad and Grandfather he was. We will keep you in our prayers as you move forward