Robert "Bob" Erik Carlson
December 28, 2018
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Robert (Bob) Erik Carlson, 45, passed away December 28, 2018. Services will be held at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 8301 Aurora Ave. in Urbandale, IA on January 5, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. Family will greet friends following the service.
Bob was born March 1, 1973 to Glenn and Thea Carlson (nee Hanson) in Libertyville, IL. He grew up in Arlington Heights, IL and graduated from Prospect High School. He graduated from Drake University in 1995 and received his MBA from the University of Iowa. He and Gabrielle Tordsen were married on December 27, 2005.
Bob enjoyed traveling, watching all types of sports especially the Chicago Bears and White Sox, walking his dogs Izzy and Emmy, golfing, a good glass of wine, and time spent with family and friends.
He will be greatly missed by his wife, Gabrielle Carlson; father, Glenn Carlson; brother, Brian (Beth Jacob) Carlson; aunts, Jeremi (Peter) Grosser and Marjorie Gerhardt; mother and father-in-law, Stan and Kathy Tordsen; brothers-in-law, Noel (Rachel) Tordsen and Beau (Megan) Tordsen; nephews, Jakob and Isaac Tordsen; niece, Annika Tordsen; and numerous cousins and friends. Bob was preceded in death by his mother, Thea Carlson.
Memorial contributions can be made to AHeinz57 pet rescue or Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Brooke Wenck Galinsky
01/10/2019
I was so sad to hear of Bob's passing. I was at Nationwide fresh out of college in 2005 through 2013, working with Bob the entire time. He was a wonderful person and one of the genuinely best people I worked with. I enjoyed work chats with Bob because we could always find something a little beyond work to talk about too. :) My deepest sympathies to your family.
Vivian Jack
01/08/2019
I was so sad to hear of Bob's passing. I worked with him in Powersports Department at Nationwide, in fact he started there 2 weeks after I did. He was a fun person, quick with a smile and his own little laugh at times. Gabrielle I am so very sorry for your loss you are in my prayers. RIP Bob
Marlys Dodd
01/04/2019
I am so very sorry for your loss, Gabrielle. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you go though this very difficult time. May you find comfort in God's love.
Tom Icatar
01/04/2019
I was so deeply saddened to hear of Bob's passing. I first met him twenty years ago at work. He was very friendly and had a kind word to say about everyone. I will always remember his big smile. Bob was a gentleman in the truest sense of the word. My deepest sympathy go out to Gabrielle and his family.
Kaye Meyer
01/04/2019
This is such a loss. What a kind and gentle man, co-worker, and friend. He adored his love, Gabrielle, and was committed to his friends and co-workers. I am so very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Kaye Meyer
Larry & Betty Martindale
01/04/2019
Dear Gabrielle and Family:
We were so shocked and surprised to learn of Bobs recent passing, and the fact, that you guys live across the street and 4 houses down from us on 57th Street. We have seen both you and Bob walking Izzy and Emmy several times up and down the street, but I am sorry to say, that I did not recognize Bob as the same Bob that was a Sig Ep at Drake who graduated in 95. Bob was well respected and an outstanding brother of Sigma Phi Epsilon at Drake. We will all miss him greatly. Betty and I also graduated from Drake and I have been on the Sig Ep Board for over 35 years. Sorry we were unaware that we are neighbors. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you in the days and months that lie ahead.
Dawn (Glann) Evans
01/03/2019
I hired Bob to work at Nationwide in Powersports. I truly enjoyed working with Bob and was heartbroken to hear the news of his passing. Always had great nerd discussions about data with Bob. I especially missed the lunch table topics with him and fellow team members when I left Nationwide. He was always helpful, hardworking, and fun to be around. He will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with Bob's family.
Jill Horn
01/03/2019
Gabrielle,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and everyone that loved and knew Bob.
Stephen Ballou
01/03/2019
Gabrielle,
My sincere condolences for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
John
01/03/2019
Gabrielle, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
Dennis Meyer
01/03/2019
My condolences for your loss.
I had the good fortune to work with Bob the last six years. He was a kind, caring person, quick with a joke, and always willing to share his knowledge with those who needed it. I will especially miss our discussions of the important things in life, like good food, and dogs.
Doris Garland
01/03/2019
It was such heartbreaking to hear of the passing of Bob. So sorry for your loss. Bob was such a kind person. Prayers to the family and friends as you go through this very difficult time.
Molly Gill
01/02/2019
Gabby, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My deepest condolences as you go through this challenging time.
Michelle Ellerbeck
01/02/2019
There are no words that can express the sorrow you must be experiencing. Please know my thoughts are with Gabrielle and the rest of Bob's family and friends during this time of grief.
I will remember Bob with great fondness. He was a man I considered a close friend who always brightened my day.
Peace to you and your family.
Mary Gutierrez
01/02/2019
My condolences on your loss. I know this is a very difficult time for you. Death is an enemy to us all. We can receive comfort and strength from GOD's word. GOD( Ps.83:18) promises a resurrection of the dead. (Acts 24:15)We will see our loved ones live again in a paradise earth, where death and pain will be no more. (Rev.21:3-5; Psalms 37:11,29)