Robert Lee Highberger
August 29, 1939 ~ December 25, 2024
Born in:
Pueblo, Colorado
Resided in:
Pueblo, Colorado
Robert Lee Highberger, 85, passed away on Dec. 25, 2024. Survived by his wife, Marlene M. (Todero) Highberger; son, Robert S. Highberger; grandson, Jagger Highberger; daughter, Tammy Rae Highberger; granddaughters, Kaelee and Marlee Bos; daughter, Samantha Fae Marie Evans and husband Marc; and grandchildren, Mason Evans, Meghan Evans, and Maya Evans.
Preceded in death by his parents, Robert Tuttle and Mildred Marie (Lee) Highberger.
Robert was a native of Colorado, born on August 29, 1939, in Pueblo, Colo. He graduated from Centennial High School in 1957, and joined the Air Force as an air traffic controller. Robert also worked at the C.F. & I. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren, fishing, hunting, going to Cripple Creek with his long time friend, Dean Polk, and having coffee with friends.
Robert was a proud member of the Eagles, Belmont Club. Cremation, Montgomery & Steward Crematorium with no services. Online condolences, www.MontgomerySteward.com
So very sorry for your loss. Tammy, my mom was so very saddened to hear of your dad’s passing and ask that I convey her deepest condolences to your entire family. Mom has a special place in her heart for you as your former baby sitter from many years ago. God bless you all. Vince
I am sorry to hear of Bob’s passing, Karolyn and I always had great memories of living next to your whole family. What great friends. My deepest sympathy.
Eternal rest grant unto Bob, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon Bob.
May his soul, through the mercy of God, Rest In Peace.
My God give you comfort.
Jim
So sorry for your loss. He went to School with my Husband Gene Gibbens. I also remember meeting.
I had the pleasure of working with Bob at CF&I. He was a great guy and very proud of his family. Lucky to call him my friend. My sincere condolences to the family.
Our dad always spoke fondly of the years he spent playing softball with Bob, as well as their time working together at the 40″ Inch and Billet Caster at CF&I. We remember Bob so well from the Belmont Club, always cheering on his kids and us when we swam together, and at events when we were on the swim team at East High School. He had a genuine spirit of encouragement and camaraderie that touched us all, and we feel lucky to have known him. Bob and Marlene were always there, supporting their kids and sharing their positive energy with everyone around them.
Even though it’s been many years since my sister and I were home, our parents would often run into Bob, and he would always ask about us. He’d share that he hoped we were happy and doing things we loved, which meant so much to us. Even after his accident at the steel mill, Bob’s positivity never wavered, and he always greeted us with that same uplifting demeanor.
We will truly miss him, and our thoughts are with your family as you remember and celebrate his life.
With heartfelt sympathy,
The Villa Family
Worked with Bob at Steel Production, always good to work with. Great Guy!
Sorry for your loss.
Bob Powers