Robert V. Gorsche

Robert Virgil Gorsche, 84, of Des Moines, went into the arms of the Lord on October 19, 2009, at Lutheran Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

He was preceded in death by his wife Lois and infant son William. Robert is survived by his children Robert Dennis (Kathleen), Deborah Stout (Don), John (Dianna), Thomas (Maureen), David (Julie) and Elizabeth (fiancé Jim) along with 14 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

A Visitation will be held on Wednesday October 21, 2009, at Hamilton's Southtown Funeral Home in Des Moines. The family will be present from 5 to 7 PM to greet friends and family, with a vigil service to follow. A funeral mass will be held at Christ the King Catholic Church in Des Moines on Thursday October 22, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. Burial at Glendale Cemetery will follow the funeral services.

Robert was born December 8, 1924, in Des Moines, Iowa to Joseph and Blanche (Gregory) Gorsche. He was one of eight children. He served in the United States Navy near the end of WWII and was stationed in China. Robert married Lois Marguerite Freuck on July 29, 1950. Robert and Lois were married for 39 years before her passing in 1989. They were long time members of Christ the King Catholic Church.

Robert was a Certified Public Accountant beginning his career with Dial Finance in Des Moines and retiring as President of Norwest Mortgage in 1989. He enjoyed many interests including fishing, traveling, gardening and working on his farms.

Robert was an incredibly generous man and loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. Robert and Lois's family home in Norwalk was the meeting place for his children and grandchildren where decades of dinners and celebrations created great happiness and loving memories that will always be treasured. After he was diagnosed with Parkinson's and Alzheimer's his quality of life would eventually fade, but his tenacious spirit never faltered. He was a man of immeasurable strength who fought to remain on this earth with his loving family for longer than was ever believed possible. His example of a successful, loving marriage and incredibly successful career inspires his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren each day.

Robert's family would like to thank the Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center for the nearly eight years of high quality care provided for him. Memorial contributions may be directed toward the Alzheimer's Association of Greater Iowa, located at 1730 28th Street, West Des Moines, Iowa 50266, in memory of Robert.

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