Robert Eugene Andersen Jr.
March 29, 2018
Robert Eugene Andersen Jr.
Des Moines, IA
Robert Eugene Andersen Jr. “Beef”, age 45, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 29th, 2018, in Des Moines, IA.
Rob was born September 13th, 1972, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Pamela Andersen. He was a graduate of Southeast Polk High School, Class of ’90 and was elected as the homecoming king. Rob was an avid supporter of Southeast Polk Athletics, a founding member of the Southeast Polk Youth Tackle Football League, a participant in the Big Brothers Big Sisters Program, and a member of Iron Rams. Rob was employed at Wells Fargo for 17 years where he was commonly referred to by his peers as Big Data. Rob was a passionate Parrot Head and enjoyed running, playing with his American Bulldog Barley Hops, and traveling to visit his sons and to celebrate their achievements.
Rob is survived by his wife of 24 years, Laura Andersen; children, Zachary (Rachal) Andersen, and Ethan (Carolyn) Andersen; and sibling, Shannon Andersen. Rob was a devoted husband, incredible father, caring brother, and loving uncle.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Pamela Andersen; grandfather, Bill Howard; and grandmother, Bonnie Howard.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 3rd, 2018 at Lutheran Church of the Cross, 1701 8th St SW, Altoona, IA, 50009. Funeral service will begin at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 4th, also at Lutheran Church of the Cross.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Rob to support sponsorships for military families and the Southeast Polk Wrestling program.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Maria Morton
04/01/2018
Ethan, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. You and your family are in my prayers.
Love,
Mrs. Morton - Delaware Music
Wes & Esther Langfitt
03/31/2018
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Jill Morse Heimerman
03/31/2018
What an incredible man. My prayers are with all of your family and dear friends.
Rita Banker
03/31/2018
Rob my 2nd son. My heart hurts for you and for your family. I love you so much.
I will miss your visits and phone calls on Aarons' Birthday and death date April 2, 2001 and many other times. You never failed to call and I got where I really counted on it. You were such a caring person.
There was no one like you so fun and loving at the the same time.
The best husband and father. You were such a proud papa. I was so proud of your accomplishments and I know Pam would have been also.
We love you
Lanny & Rita Banker
Darren and Mendy Rogers
03/31/2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Beef was a true friend and loved by many. To know him was to love him. God Bless
Scott and Kelli Marnin
03/30/2018
Our heart is breaking for your family right now. Our thoughts are with you. The world lost a good guy but we are better people for knowing Rob. Much love to you.