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Robert Carl “Bob” Bigelow

Birth	:	19 Mar 1927 Strawberry Point, Clayton County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	28 Dec 2013 Adair County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Fontanelle Cemetery, Fontanelle, Adair County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.2907982, -94.5400009
Plot	:	lot 83 Fifth addition
Description	:	Robert Carl Bigelow joined his heavenly father on December 29, 2013 at home surrounded by his loving family. Robert (Bob) was born on March 19, 1927 at Strawberry Point, IA to Chester Otis & Verna Gillpatrick Bigelow. Due to hardship & the depression Robert along with a younger sister and 2 younger brothers were placed in the Christian Home Orphanage in Council Bluffs, IA. On January 28, 1941 he came to the Fontanelle area to live as a foster son in the home of Fred and Clara Mangels. He was baptized and confirmed on May 10, 1942 at the... Read More	Robert Carl Bigelow joined his heavenly father on December 29, 2013 at home surrounded by his loving family. Robert (Bob) was born on March 19, 1927 at Strawberry Point, IA to Chester Otis & Verna Gillpatrick Bigelow. Due to hardship & the depression Robert along with a younger sister and 2 younger brothers were placed in the Christian Home Orphanage in Council Bluffs, IA. On January 28, 1941 he came to the Fontanelle area to live as a foster son in the home of Fred and Clara Mangels. He was baptized and confirmed on May 10, 1942 at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Fontanelle and remained a faithful member. On March 28, 1948 Easter Sunday, Robert was united in marriage to Berthie Gross. In 1950 they moved to the present farm place. To this union, 8 children was born – Rose, Twin boys Max and Rex deceased at birth, Lester, Paul, Daisy, Iris and Kirk. Over the span of his lifetime he loved helping raise their six children showing them his skills on the park playground and roller skating. He enjoyed farming, visiting relatives, traveling, socializing with neighbors, friends, especially grand and great-grand kids. They went south in the winter to spend time with their son Kirk. When he was no longer able to farm he enjoyed mowing yard and his 4 wheeler. He became legendary for his peanut brittle, and suckers. Becoming sedentary and until his passing, he spent many hours bird watching, knitting stocking hats and scarves which he made for family and friends and donated to various charities. He was preceded in death by his parents, foster parents, twin sons Max and Rex, one grandson Jarod Westphal, brother George Peterson, foster sisters Mildred Pickrell and Doris Kirschbaum.

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Where is Robert Carl “Bob” Bigelow's memorial?
Robert Carl “Bob” Bigelow's memorial is located at: Fontanelle Cemetery, Fontanelle, Adair County, USA.
When did Robert Carl “Bob” Bigelow death?
Robert Carl “Bob” Bigelow death on 28 Dec 2013 in Adair County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Robert Carl “Bob” Bigelow's memorial?
Latitude: 41.2907982
Longitude: -94.5400009

Family Members:

Parent

Verna Rodella Gillpatrick Bigelow

(1906 - 1938)

Spouse

Berthie Louise Gross Bigelow

(1922 - 2014)

Children

Rex Oscar Bigelow

(1950 - 1950)

Max Fred Bigelow

(1950 - 1950)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Fontanelle Cemetery
Fontanelle, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2907982, -94.5400009

2. Bryant Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3089981, -94.5979996

3. Greenfield Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2896996, -94.4543991

4. Pleasant Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2280006, -94.5650024

5. Penn Avenue Cemetery
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6. Sears Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3161730, -94.6345760

7. Old Union Cemetery
Fontanelle, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2146988, -94.5460968

8. Prussia Cemetery
Fontanelle, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3753014, -94.5278015

9. Adair County Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3344002, -94.4328003

10. Witt Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2303009, -94.6414032

11. Cutler Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2003240, -94.5879940

12. Avondale Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2028008, -94.6053009

13. Saint Mary's Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2880000, -94.6800000

14. Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3956108, -94.5102768

15. Eureka Cemetery
Eureka Township, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3736000, -94.6408005

16. Garner Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2180000, -94.6600000

17. Orient Cemetery
Orient, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2080002, -94.4160004

18. Canby Cemetery
Walnut Township, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4178030, -94.5658250

19. Winn Cemetery
Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1935997, -94.6567001

20. Grove Center Cemetery
Rosserdale, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3891983, -94.4158020

21. Rose Hill Cemetery
Nevinville, Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1549988, -94.5049973

22. Olive Lappin Burial Site
Grove Township, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3359800, -94.3570000

23. Campbell Cemetery
Washington Township, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1585999, -94.6485977

24. Bally Farm Cemetery
Grand River Township, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2527666, -94.3335709