Robert E. Brobst
September 28, 2013
Robert “Bob” E. Brobst, 75, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2013 at Grinnell Regional Hospital in Grinnell.
Bob was born December 6, 1937 in Des Moines to Emmett and Effie Brobst. He retired from Macklanburg-Duncan in 2000 where he had worked in sales for over 30 years. Bob enjoyed spending time at the cabin on Holiday Lake. He also loved spending time with his family and friends, especially his grandchildren. Bob spent his winters in Texas. He was a Mason and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star until 2006.
Robert is survived by his wife, Betty Hilken-Brobst; daughters, Kim (Rick) Brobst-Hinkle and Kathy (Marty) Gipple; stepsons, John (Levonne) Hilken and Mark (Kathy) Hilken; stepdaughter, Judy Thompson; siblings, Pat and Bill; grandchildren, Hillary, Nick, Josh, Katie and Justin; step-grandchildren, Matthew, Rebecca, Jennifer, Mychal, Katherine, Christyne and Robert; eight step-great-grandchildren; and many extended relatives and loving friends. He was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Diane; his parents; brother, Jim; brother-in-law, Linn; and stepson, Reverend William Thompson.
Visitation will be held at 5 to 7 p.m. with Sharing of Memories at 6:45 p.m. Thursday, October 3, 2013 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 4, 2013 at St. James Lutheran Church, 502 Washington St. in Victor, Iowa followed by burial at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery in Des Moines.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Grinnell Regional Hospice or St. James Lutheran Church.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Verla Brobst Anderson
10/03/2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
(Grand daughter of Halsey and Nellie Brobst, Daughter of Roy and Vera Brobst)
Madalyn Brobst-Thompson
10/03/2013
So very sorry for your loss. I will be thinking of you in your sorrow. (Verla Anderson's sister)
Kim Letizia
10/03/2013
Kim,
I am so sorry to hear about your dad. What a huge loss your family is experiencing.
I don't know how to get in touch with you...so I sent you a private message on FB. We have both moved since the last time we saw each other in Grimes at lunch!!
Love you! Take care! Kimmer
Jim and Nola Humes
10/03/2013
Dear Betty,
You will need to dig deep in your memory to remember us. We were so sad to learn of your recent loss. You have been blessed with two loving husbands. We will keep you in our prayers and thoughts as you move forward.
Charles & Denise Brobst
10/03/2013
Sorry, to learn of Bob's passing, really enjoyed seeing him at the Brobst's get-togethers. Our family gives our deepest sympathy.
dave vance
10/03/2013
Sorry to learn of you loss. Bob grew up on 36th Street between university and cottage grove. My family lived thru the back yards on 37th Street. Meant him time to time over the working years, always enjoyed visiting.
Karen and CJ Hildreth
10/02/2013
So sorry to hear of your recent loss. May God wrap you in his arms.