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Robert W. “Bob” Struve

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Birth	:	17 Dec 1920 Linn Grove, Buena Vista County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	24 Feb 2013 Storm Lake, Buena Vista County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Lone Tree Cemetery, Sioux Rapids, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.8819008, -95.1492004
Description	:	Robert W. Struve, age 92, of Sioux Rapids, Iowa died February 24, 2013 at the Buena Vista Regional Medical Center in Storm Lake. Robert W. Struve, the son of Hans and Emily (Hughes) Struve, was born on a farm near Linn Grove, Iowa on December 17, 1920. At the age of 2, he moved with his family to a family farm north of Sioux Rapids where he lived his youth and received his education. Bob was a 1938 graduate of the Cornell High School. He faithfully served his country in the United States Army during World War II from October of 1942... Read More	Robert W. Struve, age 92, of Sioux Rapids, Iowa died February 24, 2013 at the Buena Vista Regional Medical Center in Storm Lake. Robert W. Struve, the son of Hans and Emily (Hughes) Struve, was born on a farm near Linn Grove, Iowa on December 17, 1920. At the age of 2, he moved with his family to a family farm north of Sioux Rapids where he lived his youth and received his education. Bob was a 1938 graduate of the Cornell High School. He faithfully served his country in the United States Army during World War II from October of 1942 to January of 1945. Bob then was a 1st lieutenant in the Army Air Force from February 1, 1945 to October 12, 1945. He was a pilot and flew the B17 and B24 aircrafts. Bob was united in marriage to Leona Shull on August 29, 1942 in Pender, Nebraska. Together, this couple was blessed with five children: Jullee, Linda, Sue, Nancy, and Thomas. Following Bob's honorable discharge, they farmed north of Sioux Rapids until 1959 at which time they moved to their farm south of Rembrandt. Bob had a lifelong devotion to his farming vocation and retired from farming in 1986. Leona died in 1978. On December 17, 1981, Bob was united in marriage to Marjaleen Mansfield in Sioux Rapids. Bob and Marjaleen moved into the town of Sioux Rapids in 1984. She preceded him in death in January of 1995. Bob was a longtime member of the First United Church of Sioux Rapids, the Masonic Lodge, and the Eastern Star. He will be remembered as a former school board member. Bob enjoyed fishing, boating, and traveling, which included spending several winters at Mission, Texas. His life will always be honored and cherished by his family which include his children: Jullee (Gerald) Adams of Odessa, Missouri; Linda (Rodney) Hatlen of Rembrandt, Iowa; Sue (Tom) Cavanaugh of Sioux Rapids, Iowa; Nancy (Mark) Pitts of Hamburg, Iowa; and Tom(Glenda) Struve of Rembrandt, Iowa; 15 grandchildren; 31 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; his sister, Lela Anderson of Linn Grove, Iowa; a special step son, Monte (Cheryl) Mansfield and family of Austin, Texas; other extended family and many friends. Bob was preceded in death by his parents; his two wives; two granddaughters, Kris (Adams) Moore and Erica Hatlen; one brother, Richard Struve; and one sister, Vivian Bainbridge. Blessed be the memory of Robert W. Struve Obituary & Photo is from The Sliefert Funeral Home

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Robert W. “Bob” Struve's memorial is located at: Lone Tree Cemetery, Sioux Rapids, Buena Vista County, USA.
When did Robert W. “Bob” Struve death?
Robert W. “Bob” Struve death on 24 Feb 2013 in Storm Lake, Buena Vista County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.8819008
Longitude: -95.1492004

Family Members:

Parent

Hans Henry Struve

(1898 - 1975)

Emily Elizabeth “Bessie” Hughes Struve

(1981 - 1987)

Spouse

Leona Pearl Shull Struve

(1920 - 1978)

Marjalene Ann “Sam” Samuelson Struve

(1926 - 1995)

Siblings

(unknow - unknow)

Richard Duane “Dick” Struve

(1924 - 1989)

Lela L. Struve Anderson

(1928 - 2019)

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14. Oakland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9281006, -95.3432999

15. Plainview Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8087100, -95.3280200

16. Saint Johannes Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8662758, -95.3669968

17. Rosehill Cemetery
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18. Elk Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7641983, -95.3094025

19. Garton Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8297000, -94.9334500

20. Fairfield Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7783012, -94.9692001

21. Garfield Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9538994, -94.9392014

22. Willow Creek Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0214005, -95.2885971

23. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7136002, -95.0650024

24. Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery
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