Robert F. Wilson
August 22, 2011
Robert “Bob” Wilson, 68, passed away peacefully Monday, August 22, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. He was born October 14, 1942, in Buckeye, Iowa, the son of Garold and Lola (Vierkandt) Wilson. Bob proudly served his country for three years in the United States Navy. He was a service technician in the heating and cooling business for many years, and retired from the Baker Group. Above all else, he cherished the time he spent with his grandsons.
Robert is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Barb; sons, Mike Wilson of Texas, and Rod (Dana) Wilson of Altoona; grandsons, Evan and Alex Wilson of Altoona; siblings, Betty (Gene) Kuhlmann, Pat (Dick) Olinger and Dennis (Judy) Wilson; numerous nieces and nephews; mother-in-law, Ella Faye Barnhart; other loving relatives and many special friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, August 26, 2011, at Hamilton’s Altoona Funeral Home, 105 4th Street SW, with burial to follow at Altoona Cemetery. Family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, August 25, 2011, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the John Stoddard Cancer Center in loving memory of Robert.
Online condolences may be made to:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Ron and Jean Vierkandt
08/30/2011
Dear Barb and Family,
We were saddened by the report of Bob's death. You have our deepest sympathy.
May you know the comfort of our loving God in this time of sorrow.
Sincerely,
Ronnie and Jean
Roberta (Lettow) clawson
08/28/2011
I would like to extend my sympathy at the death of Bob. I grew up in Buckeye not far from him. We went to the she church and to grade school together. I was in Dennis's class. Our folks worked to together in some harvest work. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. May God bless and keep you.
Mike's Friends at AHMSI (Dallas)
08/26/2011
Mike, your colleagues here in Dallas are sending you and your family many warm thoughts and prayers in this time of loss. Hold on to the good memories for they will help see your sorrow fade and your happiness return with each re-telling of those good times with your dad. We look forward to your return when you're ready.
With much love and regards,
Holly, Brenda, Farzana, Melinda, Robert, Elias, and Erlinda.
Terry Coghlan
08/26/2011
Barb, I'm so very sorry to hear about Bob. Robin called me only today which was too late for me to make the visitation or the funeral. We don't take the paper. I would have been there otherwise as you must know. You have Jacque's and my deepest sympathy in your loss. Even when we know these things can happen, it does not make it any easier to bear when the time comes. Please know I am thinking of you.
Your friend,
Terry Coghlan
Bonnie Piper
08/26/2011
Barb,
I extend my sympathy to you and your family during this sad time. You and Bob had many wonderful years together that you can always cherish the memories of the good times.
You are rememberd in my thoughts and prayers.
Bonnie
Billie Hearshman
08/25/2011
Barb & family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I know you will all miss Bob so much. Remember all of the good times you shared together. I am certainly thinking of you at this time.
With deepest sympathy.
Billie
Trisha Upchurch
08/25/2011
I am so very sorry for your loss. May the power of God be with you and your family during these trying times.
Diane Banty
08/25/2011
Mike,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Take care and God Bless.
We miss you hear in Albion. You should come back and visit some time.
Diane
Ron Pardekooper
08/25/2011
To the family of Robert Wilson,
Please accept my most sincere sympathies in this time of your loss.
I have many fond memories of Bob during the years that we shared good times in the class of "60" at Altoona Independent.
Pauline Lund
08/23/2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Let me know if there is anything that I can do and may you find comfort in the fact that Bob is now walking with God and is not suffering anymore.