Robert William Vahle Obituary in Bowie at White Family Funeral Home

Obituary For Robert William Vahle

Robert William Vahle, 64 of Bowie, TX passed away Tuesday, August 30th, 2021 in Decatur, TX.

A memorial service will take place at Haltom City Fire Station 1 in Haltom City, TX, and a local memorial service will take place at the Montague County Cowboy Church at a later date.

Robert was born September 1st, 1956 in Melbourne, FL to Al Huff and Dorcas Moore. As a teenager he became the youngest Volunteer Firefighter, at the age of 14 while living in High Springs, FL. Robert and his family then moved to Bowie in the mid 1960's, where he graduated from Bowie High School in 1975. Then as a young man he joined the Coast Guard Reserves and was stationed in Bodega Bay California for a year.

He then attended Weatherford College, being the first male to graduate with an LVN from the school. In January 1984, Robert married Belinda Kelbley. In 1985, Robert pursued a career as a firefighter and paramedic, which was a job he loved dearly, retiring in 2007. Robert then went to work on offshore ships as a paramedic and safety officer for various companies in Louisiana working in the Gulf.

He is preceded in death by his parents Thomas and Dorcas Roberta Vahle; sister Rhonda Lee Grooms, and grandmother Clara Detjen.

Robert is survived by his wife Belinda Vahle of Bowie; children Elizabeth Vahle of Bowie, Brandon Vahle and fiancée Lorena Gonzalez of Saint Jo, TX, and Courtney Maisto and husband Nick of Lead, SD; grandchildren Gracie Vahle and Emmy Castillo, both of Bowie, Averian Maisto of Lead, SD, and Araya Romine of Bowie; brother Kenneth Huff and wife Lisa of Bowie; sister Dorretta James of Wichita Falls; and numerous nieces and nephews. Robert loved being a papa to not only his grandchildren, but to their friends, and enjoyed taking them out for dinners and buying them things, just as if they were his own blood.

Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie, Texas.

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Robert & his family were so kind to me. I remember babysitting for them & having so much fun. Robert loved photography & the whole family met me at the lake & took photographs using fun photo techniques. I was older than his kids but we all took dance classes from the same place. I never saw him without him being sure he said "Hi". I'll miss him. Love to his family & prayers for comfort. God bless!

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I offer my condolences and prayers for Robert's family during this most difficult time. We were Facebook friends for a number of years, sharing thoughts and ideals for our locale and for our country. I am thankful to Robert for the service to his country and to his fellowmen/women and for his family that shared him with the public. God bless each and every one.

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