Background
Gobrecht, Robert William was born on July 8, 1923 in Waukegan, Illinois, United States. Son of Edwin Rudolph and Ruth Martha (Parmenter) Gobrecht.
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Robert William Gobrecht
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Robert William Gobrecht, American retail toy store executive. Named to Honorary Order Kentucky Colonels. Deputy sheriff Los Angeles County; former president Los Angeles County Sheriff Rhythm Posse, 1973-1975. Served with United States Army Air Force, 1942-1945, United States Air Force, 1951-1954. Member Family Motor Coach Association (national executive board, national treasurer).
Education
Bachelor of Science, University Southern California.
Career
Underwriter Firemans Fund Insurance Company, Los Angeles, 1946-1948. With executive training program Sears Roebuck & Company, California, 1948-1960, operating superintendent, 1959-1960. Founder, owner, president Macabob Toys Company, Inc., Pasadena, 1961-1987.
Consultant to toy companies and factories throughout United States and Far East.
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Deputy sheriff Los Angeles County. Former president Los Angeles County Sheriff Rhythm Posse, 1973-1975. Served with United States Army Air Force, 1942-1945, United States Air Force, 1951-1954.
Member Family Motor Coach Association (national executive board, national treasurer). Clubs: University Southern California Trojans. Lodges: Masons, Maestros.
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Married Betty Barbara Cazel, April 15, 1944. Children: Janet Claire, Robert Edwin, Carol Ruth.
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Nationality
American -
Religion
Presbyterian -
Political Party
Republican