Obituary of Robert B. Rasbach

            Robert (Bob) Bruce Rasbach, 71, of Rome, NY passed away unexpectedly on October 29, 2024. Bob grew up in Chadwicks, NY. He was the son of Robert E. Rasbach and Dorothy M. (English) Rasbach. He attended and graduated from Chadwicks High School in 1971. He went on to get his associates degree in Mortuary Science from SUNY Canton in 1973. In 1985, he married Deborah Rasbach and celebrated 35 wonderful years of marriage. He retired from his funeral director position after 36 years of compassion and service to the Rome Community.

            Bob was always one to crack a joke and put a smile on others faces. He always considered his friends to be more like family and these relationships lasted 50 plus years. Much of his time was enjoyed exploring the latest technology as well as spending time with his wife, children, and beloved grandchildren.

            Bob is survived by his daughter, Ashley Rasbach and her boyfriend, William Seth of New Hartford; step-grandchildren Dimitri and Mara Seth and granddaughter Maisie Seth; son and daughter-in-law, Aaron and Coral Rasbach of Lee; grandchildren, Lena, Jane and Bryce Rasbach; and sister Linda Kies of Clinton. He is predeceased by his wife, Debbie Rasbach; his father and mother Robert and Dorothy Rasbach; brother-in-law Richard Kies; brother-in-law Brian Holtz, and close family friend William Price. He also leaves behind many brother and sister in-laws, nieces and nephews.

            Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, November 19, 2024,  from 4 to 6pm at Strong- Burns & Sprock Funeral Home, 7751 Merrick Road, Rome, NY with funeral services to immediately follow at 6 P.M., with Brian Woodard officiating.