Bob Drobel

Profile Updated: May 14, 2020
Residing In: Mesa, AZ USA
Spouse/Partner: widowed
Occupation: Investments and raising a granddaughter.
Children: July 11, 1981. Fashion consultant and model. Now finishing degree. Has always been independent and moved More…to the beat of her own drum. Very bright, free spirit, manages rock band promotions as a sideline, She was born in Albuquerque, and graduated from Scottsdale Saguaro High School in 1998. Now a mom, and a natural at sales and sales management and marketing. She is Market Manager for a marketing company in Scottsdale. I still can't get the name of the company right. But she has 35 employees and is doing very well.

Robert Ryan was the baby and born July 29, 1983.
He has acted in several movies, and is forging ahead with a film and stage Performing Arts Degree, and is an Improviser in Chicago, going back this year to finish his curriculum at Second City in Chicago.
He is acting, doing Improv, but became a serious athlete last year, and in a total attempt to reform the body makeover, he went from a scrawny and skinny 6'1", 155, to 6'1" 195, with 6% body fat and is world class in crossfit. He has since left the gymnasium business and is staking mining claims for a Geologist in Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, and Washington State. And loving it. He climbs 8-10,000 ft. mountains everyday to stake out Gold, Silver, Copper, and other mineral mines. He is in the shape to do it ad it is quite physically taxing but he spends time with deer, bear, elk, turkey, and mountain lions and a couple of other crew members and loves it.
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After NMMI JC, I went to NMSU, and upon graduation, went to Ft. Bliss to take my physical. I was to head for Officer's Basic in two weeks, but I flunked my 5th physical, after four passes, thanks to an old football knee injury, and my Army Career was history in one hour. So, I went to ENMU for my MBA.
After I Graduated, I got lucky with a previous contact, and took a position in El Paso with a Division of Blue Bell Inc. (Wrangler), as International Sales Manager. It was the luckiest thing that ever happened to me. Great insight and great on the resume, and I did nothing but learn, and meet salesmen from all over the world, who went to work for me. In reality, I just coordinated their efforts, but I got a lot of credit for it. It was the blessing of a lifetime.
I spent 15 years with Sysco Albuquerque, and was Sales Manager at the end. Great career.
I married Marilyn Elizabeth Padilla in 1974 in Albuquerque, she went to Highland High School and Ft. Lewis in Durango, and she was flying for United Airlines when I met her.
She passed away in 1991 from breast cancer, and was the third generation in her family to lose one female to the dreaded disease. Liz was 39, and it was tragic.
The kids were 9 and 7, and I bought a transportation company in Scottsdale, and moved us over here for a change of venue. This was probably the most fun thing I have ever done in my life, although the margins were pretty slim. I was able to grab clients and accounts, with such people as Willie Mays, Roberto Alomar, MLB, and MLB Umpires, Randall Cunningham, Shane Doan, Dallas Clark, Eddie Johnson, Mark Grace and many others. It was a real kick in the butt. I have been here ever since.
We did move to Mesa, since living in Scottsdale got to be a pain in the ass, living around so many pretentious people. I have never been one for bullshit. You have to live up to that sooner or later. It is just better to be who you are, tell the truth, and let the chips fall.
I enjoyed the ride, I am definitely thinking about moving to Costa Rica, and if either Cap and Trade, or Health care Bills pass (including the public option), I will move. The health care in Costa Rica is better, 1/3 to 1/4 the cost, with American trained Doctors and Staffs, and a couple of American Hospitals. Their are American Insurance Policies written currently by 10 to 12 companies, which include airfare, hotel stay, and medical procedures, for a lot less than they cost here, and the satisfaction rate is as high or higher. Long winded SOB, huh?
I was diagnosed with Liver Disease, out of the blue, in January, 2011, and they took 26 litres of fluid out of my abdomen. I have not been a partier in 25 years. So do not neglect your liver and your kidney checkups. My transplant was September 5th, just in a nick of time, and God has blessed me with a second chance. I can not tell you what that means but there is no doubt, a man upstairs, and he does listen. I have proof.

School Story:

NMMI 1965-1968

NMSU '68-'70 BBA

ENMU '70-'71 MBA

Living and working with Bobby Kirk, working at the Chapparal Motor Hotel in Ruidoso, New Mexico, during the summer between years at NMMI. Saw a car load of girls from Midland Texas I had just met, going the other way, turned to look back and wave, right after picking up a case of Coors Bottles, and hit a telephone pole. Totaled out my Chevy II and the beer went everywhere, some exploding against the windshield. Covered me and I had not had my first sip. Sheriff stopped and said I think this car is done for, you had a drink? I said no, told him the story, he said, "You've got to watch out for those gorgeous women from Midland, and their convertibles", called a wrecker, and took me home to the house we were renting for the summer. I had the damn car for a week. Bob laughed his butt off, I did not think it was too funny. (At the time.) We were also roommates at NMMI our first class year. Moral of the story-Beer is more important than waving at beauty from Midland. Dad was not very happy. Took 6 months to save enough money to buy another car. JAJAJA

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May 21, 2025 at 11:41 AM

Happy Birthday! May God grant you many years.

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May 15, 2024 at 4:08 PM

Happy Birthday, Bob! I pray the Lord bless you and you have a wonderful time of celebration on your birthday. It's been a long while since we've seen each other and last I heard, weren't you teaching (after retirement)? If you still are, thank you for being available to help in a time of need! Keep on keeping on. KLUJICS! 1 Corinthians 15:57.
Respectfully, Paul Viera, RHS 65 Classmate

May 14, 2024 at 8:38 PM

Bob I hope you have a very Happy Birthday!

Bob Drobel has left an In Memory comment for Dianne Coats Underwood.
Jun 01, 2023 at 9:44 PM

Dianne was a sweetheart and a friend. What a classy lady. I am sorry to learn of this.God Bless You Beautiful Lady. See you again someday. 

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May 14, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Happy Birthday, Bob! I hope you enjoy a wonderful birthday. We should always make a big deal about birthdays. I know kids look forward to them and we should too. Spend it with your loved ones. Be strong and be of good service. KLUJICS! Colossians 3:14-15.
Respectfully, Paul Viera, RHS 65 Classmate

Bob Drobel has left an In Memory comment for Teresia Emerson Parson.
Apr 16, 2023 at 10:05 PM

As our ranks grow thinner on this dangerous planet, we always stop and reflect as we get a notice. Dear Classmates, it is my hope to see everyone of you again. Stay healthy as much as possible. You are all important and on my mind. Teresa, Rest In Peace and you are missed. 

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May 16, 2022 at 2:13 PM

Happy Birthday, Bob! Just a few more days and school will be out for summer. Does it ever end? I bet you never thought you would be teaching at RHS in 2022. I commend you, my friend. Wow! You have shown this young crop what it means to be a Coyote. And how to live in a world that would rather shred you up than help you. Thanks for that. I want to wish you the very best birthday ever. May the Lord bless you as you bless others. KLUJICS! Psalm 56:3
Respectfully, Paul Viera, RHS 65 Classmate

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Happy birthday! May God grant you many years.

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May 14, 2021 at 6:23 PM

Happy Birthday, Bobby! hope you have a great birthday. How is everything with you in Mesa? Hope your kids and grands can be a part of your celebration. Have fun. Stay safe, take care, and KLUJICS! Jeremiah 33:3
Respectfully, Paul Viera, RHS 65 Classmate.

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Oct 02, 2020 at 2:53 AM

Goodbye Scotty-

Grew up across the streeet from him. We did a lot of things together. Went a lot of places together. We were good friends, he was a great person and we looked forward to getting together again. Wow I am so sorry to hear this. Robin Barham and Monte Barham, his younger brothers went before him. They were all good guys. Scott loved rock music and he was a pretty good musician. I can not believe he is gone, and we were pretty darn close. He was close to God in later years and I believe he was ordained a miinister. I know he studied psychology he was a pretty bright guy. RIP my good friend. We will see you again. Bet on it. God Bless You Brother!

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May 14, 2020 at 3:18 PM

Happy Birthday, Bob! It's a great testimony to see all the photos of your loved ones on the site. You have invested greatly in their upbringing and it is plain as the nose on our face that they are a source of joy and pride. These days it's rare to see success like that Time. And love. Care and "pruning". You are a blessed man, Bob! Congratulations.
Have a wonderful birthday. Take care and KLUJICS! Remember, "Every good and perfect gift descends from above from the Father of Lights with whom there is no shadow or variation." --James 1:17.
Respectfully, Paul Viera, RHS 65 Classmate

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