KATH ROBERT L

WO1 Robert L. Kath was a potential VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 01/10/2015 at the age of 67.1
Aurora, CO
Flight Classes 70-11 and 70-7
Date of Birth 11/27/1947
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with 281 AHC in 70
This information was provided by Brent Gourley

More detail on this person: Robert (Bob) served in the 281st in the 1970 as a Wolf Pack Pilot. At the time of his death Bob was a resident of Willmar, Minnesota. In the 281st, Bob was a skilled aviator and respected by all. Full military honors for Robert Lee Kath [were] held at Arlington National cemetery in Washington DC. He shall be remembered by his Intruder Family. His obituary follows: "Robert Lee Kath, 67, of Willmar, MN, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2015 in Willmar, Minnesota with his loving son, Brian, and wife, Rosanne, by his side. Bob Kath was born on November 27, 1947. He was the oldest child of Butch and Jane Kath in Grand Island, Nebraska. He graduated Norfolk Senior high school in 1966, attended Norfolk Junior College, and then joined the U.S. Army in 1968. In 1969, Bob married Wendi (Garden) Kath. Together, they had four children, Carmen, Robin, Brian, and Kelli. He was accepted into flight school in 1969. Bob was an accomplished helicopter pilot. He served in the Vietnam War in 1971 and flew successful missions in Vietnam with the [281st Assault Helicopter Company of the 1st Aviation Brigade as Wolf Pack 10]. Bob was a Chief Warrant Officer and served his country receiving numerous medals, including Vietnam Service Medal with two Bronze Stars, National Service Defense Medal, Bronze Star Medal, Army Aviator Badge and honorable mentions. Later in life, Bob studied at Northeast Community College and earned a drafting degree. He worked at Marv-Rosvold Architecture firm and also Kinning & Reil in Norfolk as a mechanical engineer. Bob was an avid collector of model cars and his love of drafting and design lead him to an extensive assortment of these model vehicles over the years, meticulously creating and finishing each piece and displaying them proudly. Bob is survived by his children: Carmen Kath Garden of North Bergen NJ; Robin (Kevin) Kerr of Ansonia, CT; Brian (Rosanne) Kath of Willmar, MN; Kelli Kath of Atlantic Beach, FL."

Burial information: Arlington National Cemetery

This information was last updated 08/22/2023

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Date posted on this site: 10/13/2025