Robert "Bob" Kenneth Zerbst

Memorial service for Bob Zerbst will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, July 15, 2024 at Gillette Memorial Chapel with Vicki Kissack officiating; inurnment to follow at Rozet Cemetery. Gathering of family and friends will be held on Sunday, July 14, 2024 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., at Gillette Memorial Chapel. 

Robert “Bob” Kenneth Zerbst, a man loved by his family and cherished by his friends, passed away on July 7, 2024, in Newcastle WY, at Weston County Manor. 

Born to William “Bill” and Edna Zerbst, Bob was the oldest of four siblings; growing up on the family ranch at the Cheyenne River south of Newcastle. He attended 1st – 10th grade at the 7-mile school before graduating from Newcastle High School in 1958. The fall after graduation, at 18yrs. old Bob found work with Claude Kissack Sr. hauling water. Bob was a loyal friend and employee to Claude even moving with him from Newcastle to Rozet and continuing to work for him for over 20 yrs. at Kissack Water and Oil Service.

Bob worked hard and was very successful in the oilfield industry working both onshore and offshore for various companies at remote locations; the North Slope of Alaska, the North Sea by Scotland and Cairo Egypt then ultimately becoming his own boss by owning and operating Rochelle Oil and Gas. His strength and stature earned him the nickname of Bubba throughout the oilfield over the years.

June 22, 1982, he married the love of his life, Caron, and gained two daughters, Diana and Cindy. Throughout his life, Bob was a dedicated husband and father, always putting his family first, especially his grandchildren.

Bobs life will be remembered by all who knew him. His memory will live on in the hearts of many. Bob is survived by his wife, Caron; stepdaughters, Diana Anderson and Cindy Baker; 5 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; half-brother Glen Zerbst and numerous nieces and nephews. Bob is preceded in death by his father William “Bill” Zerbst, his mother Edna Zerbst, brother Leonard Zerbst, sister Irma Wasserburger, daughter Becky Zerbst, stepson Tom Martinez and grandson Jacob Baker.

Memorials and condolences may be sent in care of Walker Funeral Home 410 S Medical Arts Court, Gillette, WY 82716. Condolences may also be expressed at www.gillettememorialchapel.com