On Monday August 2, 2021, Robert Dean Golberg, Loving husband and Father of 2 sons, passed away at the age of 75.
Robert was born on February 8, 1946 in Denver to Ordean Golberg and Ruth Chevalier and was proud to be a 3rd generation Norwegian / American. Raised in Denver, he and his identical twin brother, Richard, were inseparable growing up, including their enlistment in the US Army in 1963. Deployed to SouthEast Asia during the Vietnam Conflict, Bob was honorably discharged in 1966. In July of that same year, Bob married Julie Jones in Riverside, California. Together they raised 2 sons, Christian and Todd. They were married 55 years prior to his passing.
Bob was a decorated truck driver for over 30 years who, after retirement, began the pursuit of a bachelors degree in history and art at the University of Colorado. It was here that he discovered a love for painting, art history and geology. A true renaissance man, Bob enjoyed interesting conversations with anyone who would listen, topics that often ranged from political and religious views to history and art. He had a passion for coffee, good food, science fiction, and history.
Bob was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He was preceded in Death by his parents, older brother Melvin and Sister Carol and is Survived by his Wife Julie, sons Christian and Todd (Marie), granddaughter Izabella, twin brother Richard (Dixie), sisters Dina and Becky, and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial services to be held Tuesday August 24, 2021 at 11:00am at Advantage Funeral Home 6435 West Alameda Avenue, Lakewood, Colorado 80226. Followed by internment at Fort Logan National Cemetary 4400 West Kenyon Avenue, Denver, CO 80236
A celebration of his life and reception will take place at The Stone House 2900 South Estes Street, Lakewood, Colorado from 2:00pm - 6:00pm. Your RSVP to the reception is appreciated to [email protected]
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