Robert (“Bob”) Lynn Wiborg

Robert (“Bob”) Lynn Wiborg, 89, died on September 14, 2023 in Ventura, California.

“Bob” was a father, grandfather, brother, and friend to many. Originally from Hammond, Indiana, he attended Hammond High, graduating in 1952. He was on the swim team that won state championships two years running.

After high school, he attended Purdue University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1956.

He worked in the aerospace industry and in particular, his favorite job was working on the “race to the moon” Apollo 8 Program in Merritt Island, near Cape Canaveral, Florida.

Additionally, he worked in real estate sales and mortgage sales in the San Fernando Valley and Ventura County.

His hobbies included sports, cars, movies and music. His pass-times were politics and in-depth discussions on “how to fix the world” as he called it.

He loved all of his friends and family and always told us heartfelt stories about them.

He is survived by his brother Lloyd Wiborg (Jane); his ex-wife Mary Zelencik Schmidt; her brother Stephen Zelencik (Catherine); daughters: Christie Wiborg Tabita Gabbert, (John) and Evy Wiborg; his son David Wiborg (Joanie); his deceased son Steven’s wife Patty Wiborg-George (Aaron); his grandchildren: Courtney Wiborg; and Taylor Wiborg; and great granddaughter Violet Hall.

The family would like to add a thank you to Bob’s friends Bill McGrain and Troy Overman. Additionally, and too numerous to mention, are all of his friends at Duke’s Beach Grill and neighbors at Sea-Esta Village Mobile Home Park.

He was laid to rest at Santa Barbara Cemetery.

Celebration of life to be announced at a later date.