Robert Tibor

Funeral Mass for Robert "Bob" Tibor, 73, of Hebron, ND, will be 11:00 a.m. Central Time Friday, November 21, 2025 at St. Ann's Catholic Church, Hebron, with Father Gary Benz Celebrating. Burial will follow at St. Ann's Cemetery.

Rosary will be held at 10:30 a.m. Central Time Friday, November 21, 2025 at the church.

Bob's Family will be present to receive friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Central Time Thursday, November 20, 2025 at St. Ann's Church, Hebron.

Bob passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at his home, after a short courageous battle of Acute Myeloid Leukemia with his family by his side.

Robert "Bob" Tibor was born in Richardton, ND on April 21, 1952, to Victor and Ann (Conlon) Tibor. Bob grew up south of Hebron on a ranch and started his education in rural schools in Grant County until the fall of his 6th grade. He attended his following years at Hebron Public School where he graduated in 1970. Bob was involved in basketball, track and football. In his high school years, he became their official camera man and captured many basketball and football games. He was very proud of his team as they were undefeated through high school. After graduation from North Dakota College of Science, he started a 50 year career in plumbing, heating and air conditioning trades. Bob married his high school sweetheart, Janet Schaaf on July 14, 1973. Together they shared a lifelong journey of love and companionship. Bob started his career working for Klein Plumbing & Heating. Later he purchased the business and started Bob's Plumbing & Heating that served the area for 18 years. On October 10, 1985 they were blessed with a son, Tate. Together the three of them spent many years of memorable trips and adventures. Bob had a great love of flying his entire life and was honored to receive his private pilot license. He enjoyed taking his Cessna 172 Skyhawk to the sky and especially taking children up for their first flight. His HVAC career spanned for 50 years. In that time period, he met many of his lifelong friends in the trade area from all over the Midwest. After Bob sold his business, he was employed by Globe, Inc., United Technology Carrier Corporation, SPS Companies and Ellingson Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning and Electrical as a commercial sales representative and engineer. Bob had a love of history and was one of the founding fathers of the North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame. He served as Vice President for 18 years. He had a great belief in keeping our history alive for generations to come. Bob had a passion for the open road and enjoyed running road races, driving his 1966 Ford Fairlane GT and riding his Harley motorcycle. He was a member of the Hebron Wildlife and Gun Club, Glen Ullin Motorcycle Club, served on the advisory board for Confederation of Clubs of North Dakota and was a national board member of the National Coalition of Motorcyclists and represented ABATE of North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming and Colorado. He was a past member of the Hebron Fire Department and EMT for the Hebron Ambulance service. In 2023, Bob received the national lifetime achievement award from NCOM for improving the image of motorcycling. Bob was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church of Hebron, 4th Degree Knights of Columbus and served as a council member, Sacristan and taught the serving of mass to young servers. Bob will be remembered for his joyful presence, infectious smile and welcoming handshake that transformed first encounters into lifelong friendships. Bob is survived by his wife of 52 years, Janet; son, Tate of Burnsville, MN; brothers, Jim (Linda) Tibor of Hebron, Denis (Sarah) Tibor of Hebron, Terry (Kisanna) Tibor of Pomeroy, WA; brother-in-law, Allen Raaf of Pomeroy, WA; brothers and sisters-in law, Judy (Harry) Schmidt, Rick Moszer, Joe (Jane) Schaaf, Annette Schaaf; many beloved nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and nephews, all who he loved and enjoyed dearly. He was preceded in death by his parents, Victor and Ann Tibor; step-father, Paul Tibor; sister, Jean Raaf; in-laws, Joseph and Agnes Schaaf; sisters-in-law, Sharon Tibor and Julie Moszer.