An MTF Tribute to our friend         
Robert Rehkopf       

Robert Rehkopf
Sunday, February 23, 2025


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Official Obituary

Robert Frederick Rehkopf
September 22, 1946 – February 23, 2025

Robert Frederick Rehkopf, age 78, of Cordova, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025. Robert was born in Memphis.
A gathering of family and friends for Robert will be held Tuesday, March 4, 2025 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 8151 Chimneyrock Blvd., Memphis, TN 38016. A mass of christian burial will occur Tuesday, March 4, 2025 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM, 8151 Chimneyrock Blvd., Memphis, TN 38016. A committal service will occur Tuesday, March 4, 2025 from 2:30 PM to 2:50 PM at West Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery, 4000 Forest Hill Irene Rd, Memphis, TN 38125.


Posted by Robert's family on Facebook:
It is with heavy hearts that my family announces the passing of Captain Robert F. Rehkopf Sr.
Robert, a fun, lively, and loud, husband, father, friend, PawPaw and patriot, was well-known for his love of riding motorcycles across the country, or to a place 200 miles away for lunch. He gave 36 of his years to military service, starting in the Marines and ending as a Captain in the Navy—a Seabee through and through.





Robert was awarded the MTF Argonaut Award in 2016.

Comments from Robert's MTF Friends:

--- Mike Borolla (ALTONABOUT)
Very sad news.  Thanks for letting us know.  Another gone from our Hyder group.

--- Paul Thorne
Robert will be missed.  P.T..

--- Bill Campbell (redgoldwing)
Robert was a great friend and I will miss him.

--- bikerbillwms
Big final salute and and I thank him for his service.

--- Doug Vance (1K1DAY)
Robert was a great member of the riding community, He will be missed. Glad our rides passed by each other. RIP..

--- Mark Campbell (camelmd)
Robert brought several local long-distance riders together. We continue to meet monthly at the Mid-South RTE in Collierville, TN, thanks to him!

--- Larry Godwin (aaarv1)
I cant believe another of our group who went to Alaska has taken the last ride. I know what a good time we had with all who went. It just seems so sad that this has to happen. Robert and I had many great conversations on our trip. RIP Robert

--- Mike Newton (grizz)
I knew he was in declining health but even the last time I saw him in Memphis he was excited about the next event he was going to attend. I think he squeezed every bit out of the life he had.

--- David Clark
Wow, that is really sad to hear. I always liked Robert.

--- Jason Jonas
Really sad news. I don't recall one time when he wasn't eager to talk, eager to learn, eager to simply be involved in the moment. And always with a smile.
I know he was a man of faith and I know he's in a better place. RIP.

--- Russell Dickerson
Condolences..rest in peace capt((










    Rest In Peace Robert!