Robert Dean Schlegel
May 31, 2019
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Robert D. Schlegel, 84, went home to be with his Savior on May 31, 2019, at Calvin Community in Des Moines surrounded by the love and comfort of his family. He was born on March 21, 1935, in Boone, Iowa, to Inez and Howard Schlegel.
Bob proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He was a self-employed paint contractor.
He loved God, his family, and was an Iowa Hawkeye fan. Bob enjoyed studying the Bible, archaeology, playing guitar, woodworking, repairing bicycles, working in his workshop, and spending time outdoors, fishing and camping.
Bob was actively involved with Calvary Apostolic Church in Des Moines and Calvary Tabernacle in Perry. Throughout the last 57 years he served in various ministries. Bob led nursing home services, participated in bus/car ministry, taught home Bible studies and he led a small group in his home. He also served as a trustee on the church board, led the senior moments ministry, played the guitar and did lots of painting.
Bob is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Rosella Schlegel; son, Greg Schlegel of Urbandale; daughters, Rhonda (Dan) Davison of Earlham, and Renae (Bruce) Ruggles of Ankeny; grandchildren, Ethan (Megan) Schlegel, Bethany (David) Rinard, Steven Thompson, Casey (Malorie) Thompson, Megan Thompson, Ashley Riley, Amber Davison, Nicholas Ruggles, Jared Ruggles, Jesalyn (Kevin) Castro; great-grandchildren, Jayden and Hailey Riley, Lainey Thompson and one on the way. He was preceded in death by his parents, Inez and Howard Schlegel; brothers, Vernon Schlegel, Wes Schlegel; sisters, Velma Bachman, Norma Price, Donna Smyth.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at Calvary Apostolic Church, 2611 Easton Blvd, Des Moines with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery, 1 NE 60th Avenue in Des Moines.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Robert.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Sharon Symonds
06/05/2019
Rosella, so sorry to learn of Bob passing. My prayers are with you and your family.
Steve Houg
06/04/2019
Rosella - Thinking of your dear family at this time. I'm so thankful for Bob's friendship and the testimony of his life. We will miss him greatly - but take comfort that he is at Home with the Lord. Praying for you! Love - Steve Houg
-- Psalm 34:18
La Toya Guevara
06/03/2019
My deepest condolences to the Schlegel family and friends. One of my oldest memories of Brother Schlegel was watching him holding Sister Schlegels hand in the car on the way to Sunday school. The love and affection they shared remained throughout the years. Brother Schlegel is loved (love remains even though he is not with us) and both he and Sister Schlegel will always hold a special place in my heart. May God be with you and rest in heavenly peace.
Wanda and Bob Woldruff
06/02/2019
Only met Bob once and his wife , but he seemed like a very gentle soul ! His daughter married Dan Davison , my nephew and we had just seen them a week or so ago. Rhonda and Dan thinking of you with a heavy heart and we know he is not in pain anymore. Take care of Mom and hold each other very close ! Love you Dan and Rhonda!
Debi Jenderseck
06/01/2019
My memories of Bob Schlegel go back a long ways. The Schlegel family was in the church
When I started. Bob had a heart of gold and always helped everybody he had a love for God that was amazing. Rosella played for our wedding and I have watched all of the children grow up and become adults with children of their own. We will miss Bob, As you walk the streets of gold say hi to Tom for me. Blessings and prayers to the family