It has been brought to my attention that Robert G. Steinhilber (a.k.a., "Bob Hilber") has died. He was a long-time radio guy in the north-central WV area, mainly Clarksburg. I remember listening to his stations (WHAR, WVHF, WOBG) on occasion, and they were, seemingly, dedicated to a local feel. I remember meeting him, as well. He was a classy guy.
My thoughts are extended to his family.
Bob Hilber, RIP
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Hoosier Daddy
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Re: Bob Hilber, RIP
Wasn't that guy Dick Hustead's business partner?
Translators are a Pox on the FM radio dial.
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Re: Bob Hilber, RIP
As I understand it, he was not associated with Dick Hustead.
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Re: Bob Hilber, RIP
I knew two of Bob's sons growing up in Bridgeport.
Here's his obit from the funeral home web site:
Robert G. Steinhilber (Bob Hilber), 76, of Meadowcrest Lane, Bridgeport, passed away Saturday, April 26, 2008. He was born on July 7, 1931, in Royal Oak, MI, the only child of the late Cloyd Wilmont and Maida Lefroy Geddes Steinhilber.
He is survived by his wife, Sally L. Steinhilber; one daughter, Jessica Lynn Leech and her husband Garth of Bridgeport; four sons, Robert G. Steinhilber, Jr. and his wife Suzie of Alabama; William G. Steinhilber, John Leroy Steinhilber, and James Joseph Steinhilber, all of Kentucky; six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and two special nieces.
Bob was the owner/operator of WHAR and WVHF radio stations and solely owned WOBG radio station. He was an active member of the Kiwanis Club, the JayCees, Elks Club, and the American Legion. He was also an active member of Stage Crafters, and took charge of lining up the Clarksburg Christmas Parade for many years. Bob was a veteran of the Korean War where he served in the US Army.
He was an avid golfer, and his hangout was the Bridgeport Country Club. He was a WVU and Miami Hurricanes fan, and enjoyed watching all types of sports. He was also a founding member of the Wednesday Night Garden Club.
In lieu of flowers, contributions are requested to the Harrison County Humane Society, Rt. 2. Box 932, Shinnston, WV 26431
In honor of Bob’s love for the WVU Mountaineers, the family encourages those attending the visitation and service to wear WVU blue and gold.
Friends will be received at Burnside Funeral Home, 607 S. Virginia Ave., Bridgeport, from 5 – 7 pm Monday, April 28, where a celebration of life service will be held at 7:00 pm with Reverend Ben Guido presiding.
Here's his obit from the funeral home web site:
Robert G. Steinhilber (Bob Hilber), 76, of Meadowcrest Lane, Bridgeport, passed away Saturday, April 26, 2008. He was born on July 7, 1931, in Royal Oak, MI, the only child of the late Cloyd Wilmont and Maida Lefroy Geddes Steinhilber.
He is survived by his wife, Sally L. Steinhilber; one daughter, Jessica Lynn Leech and her husband Garth of Bridgeport; four sons, Robert G. Steinhilber, Jr. and his wife Suzie of Alabama; William G. Steinhilber, John Leroy Steinhilber, and James Joseph Steinhilber, all of Kentucky; six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and two special nieces.
Bob was the owner/operator of WHAR and WVHF radio stations and solely owned WOBG radio station. He was an active member of the Kiwanis Club, the JayCees, Elks Club, and the American Legion. He was also an active member of Stage Crafters, and took charge of lining up the Clarksburg Christmas Parade for many years. Bob was a veteran of the Korean War where he served in the US Army.
He was an avid golfer, and his hangout was the Bridgeport Country Club. He was a WVU and Miami Hurricanes fan, and enjoyed watching all types of sports. He was also a founding member of the Wednesday Night Garden Club.
In lieu of flowers, contributions are requested to the Harrison County Humane Society, Rt. 2. Box 932, Shinnston, WV 26431
In honor of Bob’s love for the WVU Mountaineers, the family encourages those attending the visitation and service to wear WVU blue and gold.
Friends will be received at Burnside Funeral Home, 607 S. Virginia Ave., Bridgeport, from 5 – 7 pm Monday, April 28, where a celebration of life service will be held at 7:00 pm with Reverend Ben Guido presiding.
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Re: Bob Hilber, RIP
I worked for Bob from 1989-1995 as Music Director and Afternoon Drive DJ at WOBG...Bob in an around about way bought WOBG from Dick Hustead in 1989,they were in no way associated...For many years Bob was part of the Harrison Corporation,Co-Owning WHAR/WVHF with Jim Fawcett and Flo Vespoint...VHF stood for Vespoint,Hilber,and Fawcett...Bob was indeed a Classy Guy.