Robert G. Shimalla

Robert G. Shimalla, 65, of Quakertown, PA, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospice House of Bethlehem.

Born on October 7, 1958, in Somerville, New Jersey, he was the son of the late George and Carolyn (Klusch) Shimalla, spending his youth growing up in Branchburg, NJ.

A graduate of Somerville High School’s Class of 1976, Bob went on to attend Raritan Valley (formerly Somerset) Community College, later transferring to Kean University (formerly Kean College), where he received his Bachelor of Science in Business.

Following his college graduation, his social and charismatic personality led him to a lengthy sales career as an Insurance Broker with companies including Prudential, Bollinger, and Commerce (TD) Bank.

Anyone who knew him, though, would undoubtedly describe his true passion in life as sports, specifically as an avid fan (to put it mildly) of the New York Mets, New York Knicks, New York Ranges and Notre Dame, but most importantly, the Green Bay Packers. In Bob’s world, every season was football season.

He was preceded in passing by his parents, George and Carolyn Shimalla.

In addition to his life-partner of 20 years, Rhonda Diehl, Bob is survived by his three children: Aaron Shimalla, Brett Shimalla and his wife Emily, and Brittany Shimalla; as well as his brother: Thomas Shimalla and his wife Kristine.

A visitation will be held on Monday, June 17, 2024, from 10:00am, until the time of the funeral service at 11:00am, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Applebachsville, 837 Old Bethlehem Road, Quakertown, PA 18951.

Arrangements are under the care of the C.R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., Quakertown.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Rhonda Diehl--or via the Tribute Fund link below--which will be placed into a college trust for Bob’s thirteen-year-old son, Aaron.