It is with great sadness that the family of Robert "Rob" Lee Marth of North Port, announces his passing after a short battle with cancer on Sunday, June 10, 2018 at the age of 53.
Rob was born on April 8, 1965. He will be forever remembered by his wife and best friend Jessica. Hospice of Tidewell made it possible for Rob and Jessica to exchanged their wedding vows preceding his death on June 1, 2018. Rob was a loving father and grandfather and leaves behind his children Chris Shoupe (Lisa), Harvey Marth, Heidi Marth (Kevin), Marie Marth (Scott) Austin Palmer and Grace Marth. He is survived by ten grandchildren, Dominic, David, Daniel, Keegan, Aubrey, Holly K, Cameron, Jordan, Jaden and Beta. He leaves behind many other family members and friends who he thought of as family.
Rob had a pure joy for life and loved to work with his hands. Rob had a natural knack of fixing broken things and throughout his life, he worked on homes, cars, motorcycles, and boats. He enjoyed bird watching feeding squirrels and walks in the park.
Rob's celebration of life will be held at 6:00 PM on Wednesday, June 20 at Nippino Trail Park, Nokomis FL
This memorial website was created in memory of Robert "Rob" Marth. We will remember him forever.
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Leave a tributeTo our dear Bobby in heaven we just want you to know that you are always in our thoughts. And how much we love you so. We know you are in God's care. That is how it should be. I know when we get to heaven, God will give you back to us. Love you
Mom, Dad, Kenny, Terrie, and Tonya
Although I did not know you very well, I have cried many tears over your passing. I DO know that you were a gentle and kind man. A man slow to anger and quick to love. A wonderful and proud father. A loving husband. A good son-in-law. A very grateful man, who appreciated the small things and did not yearn for what he did not have. I am happy your crossed our family's path. You loved on our Jessica. You gave us Gracie. You fathered Austin. We got to meet some of your lovely family. Everyone who met you liked you. Rest in Peace, dear Rob. No more pain. I know that you committed your life to God and that He welcomed you with open arms and that you have all the love to sustain you -till you meet your loved ones again.
My deepest sympathies to all of Rob's family.
"The Lord is near to the broken hearted and saves the crushed in spirit"
Psalm 34.18.
Until we meet again, Rob.
I'm thankful you are no longer suffering. I know that new room in our Father's house is awesome, and yes - you can call me mom! xo
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I wasn’t fortunate enough to have known Rob for very long. However I knew without a doubt that he loved the women in his life. His wife, his daughters he treated them like queens. Seeing him with Gracie was always so heartwarming. He was a natural at being a good dad. He also had quite the sense of Humor there was always a laugh to be had when chatting with Rob. I was lucky to get to meet such a great husband and father. Sleep in Peace Rob!
Leah De La Cruz
I met Rob through a mutual friend... and we all hung out several times...though I knew we would be great friends someday... I never knew he would become my “best friend” and my “one”. I remember one of the first times he asked to take us out to dinner and of course I and my friend accepted... I just remember thinking...”gosh this guy is quiet” I’d ask questions and just get nonchalant answers or nods...He barley would ever talk to me...or look at me...lol! Well on Jan 1 2015 I gave in to hanging out with him, which I was really worried it was gonna be awkward cause he didn’t seem to be a man of many words and I like to chat! We had a great evening and some months later, he finally told me why he was so quiet all the time and wouldn’t look at me, it was because he was so nervous that he would mess up and say something wrong and he liked me so much he didn’t want to scare me away. Rob also used to tell about how he NEVER believed in love at first sight until the day I walked through his door and he looked into my eyes and he knew that love at first sight was a real thing, because he knew he had to have me...love came a little more softly for me as I was very guarded and had many walls up from being hurt many times and in very bad relationships. But slowly with much persistence those walls started to come down...little by little...brick by brick Rob took them down, hand by hand. Rob showed me what it was like to be loved... to be truly loved, excepted, respected, and never disrespected me no matter what. He loved me so hard and was patient and kind and he SHOWED me what real love was and is...he helped me love me again. He brought joy, laughter, and compassion to me in a very dark time in my life....and he loved me through all my brokenness...he knew me for me....he knew I wasn’t perfect, but Rob’s love was... not only for me but for his Gracie too...He loved my son as his own and his other four children were so loved by him....You could always see how proud he was when he'd show them be off...Rob had a huge heart and would help anyone...anytime. He was so funny and witty and always made everyone laugh... you are so very missed! We love you to infinity and beyond!!! Gracie kisses your wedding ring around my neck goodnight every night now.