Robert A. Tebo “Bob”, also known as “Okie”, of Centerville, formerly of Hyannis, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2017. He was born in Waltham, MA to the late Wilbur J. and Olga (Fehrm) Tebo. Bob lived in the Boston area before enlisting in the US Army Airforce where he served in Okinawa. Sgt. Tebo then re-enlisted in the US Airforce and proudly served in the Korean War and was awarded the Korean Service Medal with 2 Bronze stars.
After service to his country Bob met his future wife Marie LaRocque. They moved to Beverly, MA where they raised their family and resided for over 40 years. Bob commuted to Boston and worked as a graphic artist and silk screener for a number of years. In 1999 Bob and Marie moved to Cape Cod and settled in Hyannis.
Bob was a lover of life; he was an avid snow skier which continues to be a family tradition. He enjoyed camping and traveling on the road with family and friends. His other passions in life were fishing, boating and lobstering.
Bob is predeceased by his wife of over 50 years, Marie (LaRocque) Tebo (2009), his parents of Gloucester, MA; his brother Wilbur Tebo and wife Mary of Palo Verdes, CA and his sister Natalie Milton and husband Robert of South Berwick, ME. He is survived by his son Denis Tebo and wife Renee of Norton, MA; daughter Debra McCall of S. Chatham, MA; brother Charles F. Tebo and wife Susan of Centerville, MA and sister Louise Talbot of Port Charlotte, FL. He also leaves behind 18 loving nieces and nephews. We will miss him dearly!
Relatives and friends are invited to attend visitation on Sunday, April 2, 2017 from 4-6pm at Doane, Beal & Ames Funeral Home, 160 West Main St., Hyannis, MA 02601. A committal service with military honors will take place 10:45 am on Monday, April 3, 2017 at Massachusetts National Cemetery, Connery Ave., Bourne, MA 02532.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the American Legion, Post 188 or the Vietnam Memorial Fund. For online condolences please www.doanebealames.com.
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