Robert William Kobylanski Obituary in Grande Prairie at Oliver's Funeral Home & Crematorium

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Robert William Kobylanski

April 14, 1965 - December 06, 2017

Obituary For Robert William Kobylanski

Robert Kobylanski – fondly known as Brother Bert, Uncle Bert, or Bertski, was born on April 14, 1965 in Spirit River, Alberta and passed away in Rycroft, Alberta, on December 6, 2017. Bert loved the outdoors and the brothers always teamed up to feed the cows and work the farm with Dad. Bert, Alan and Larry spent a lot of their summer months fishing at Sturgeon Lake; and a lot of Walleye was caught at Atekameg Lake. Then in the winter, they would ice fish at Lesser Slave Lake and closer to home at Moonshine Lake. All the boys loved to ride motor bikes and skidoos – inventing new and wondrous things to pull behind the skidoo kept them busy all winter long. Bert loved his rock and roll music and fondly recalled the trip to Edmonton with Larry to see one of their favorite bands, Def Leppard, in concert.

Robert’s experience growing up on the farm prepared him well for almost every job he had. He worked as an Elevator Assistant at UGG in Wanham for almost 10 years receiving and shipping cereal grains and oilseeds. He enjoyed communicating daily with customers and quickly became well known to many in the community. Bert then became the Agricore Custom Service supervisor, organizing the seasonal staff, inspecting canola fields, and maintaining the buildings and equipment. Bert worked as Crew-truck Foreman/Pipefitter for Woodland Enterprises before he ventured out to operate his own business, Wizard Oilfield Maintenance. For the past 5 and a half years, Bert worked here in the Village of Rycroft as the Public Works Foreman. He was always so happy to support any cause; like contributing to the Communities in Bloom, volunteering as a Village of Rycroft Fireman; giving time each year in the Rycroft Reverse Santa Claus Parade, and serving as President of the COCO Hall in Wanham. Bert’s excellent public relations skills and easy nature have been a shining light for the surrounding communities.

His warm heart and quick wit, his great sense of humour and boisterous nature made any of his friends and all of his family welcome at any time. His door was always open.

Robert was predeceased by his father, Mike Kobylanski, and leaves to mourn his loving family: Sonya Kobylanski (Mother), Anne-Marie Silvius, Alan Kobylanski (Cheryl), Katrina and Hailey, Wasyl (Josie), Larry, Paula (Harv), Jenna (Cory), Andrew (Courtney), Aunts, Uncles, numerous cousins and long-time friends.

Memorial Service will be held on Monday, December 11, 2017, at 10:00am, at the Rycroft Community Hall.

Memorial donations may be made to Heart and Stroke of Alberta (Unit 109, 10126 120 Ave., Grande Prairie, AB, T8V 8H9).

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June 24, 2021

Shmyr Doug

There's no words that can truly describe the loss of a friend, let alone losing a friend at such a young age. To Robert's immediate family....my dear friends, my sincerest condolences to you. My thoughts are with you. To Bert...you were definitely one of a kind. If people mentioned Bert in a conversation, we all knew it was you. Until we meet again, my friend.
June 24, 2021

Karlson Helen@Karl

We are so sorry to hear of your loss.
June 24, 2021

Shemanko Carrie

Such sad news. Our sincere condolences to family and friends.
June 24, 2021

Joice Manon

He is the most generous of spirits. He gave to so many compassionate causes for his community and most often anonymously. He donated his time and resources without reservation. He will surely be missed and is deserving of so much appreciation. Please accept my deepest sympathies at this difficult time.
June 24, 2021

Basisty (Cooper) Irene

"Bert" always referred to me as his "cousin" and when he would say that, he would get that smile on his face, and have a hearty belly laugh. May that laughter be kept in your hearts forever. Too Young and Too Soon. Our sincere Condolences. Irene Basisty-Cooper and Darrell Basisty.
June 24, 2021

Gawlik kobylanski Debbie

We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Robert. May his memories always surround you especially during the holidays. Doug Ken and Debbie
June 24, 2021

Leriger Cathy and Peter

So sorry to hear about Bert - what a funny and thoughtful person. We had so many good times when he worked in Wanham. Didnâ??t matter where you saw him he always had a big smile and time for everyone! Bert you will be truly missed - he was just like a big teddy bear!! Sending the Family good thoughts and big hugs.

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