Robert "Bob" Luverne Ortberg
June 27, 1941 — June 20, 2019
Robert L. Ortberg, 77, of Dubuque, Iowa, formerly of Earlville, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 20, 2019. In agreement with his wishes, cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 26, 2019, at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, Dubuque, Iowa, by Rev. Chuck Layton. Graveside services with military honors will take place at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, at Fairview Cemetery in Earlville, Iowa. Arrangements by Clifton – Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Earlville, Iowa.
Robert “Bob” was born June 27, 1941, in Irwin, Iowa, the son of Elmer and Luverne (Plummer) Ortberg. Bob was a 1958 graduate of Earlville High School before enlisting in the U.S. Navy. He served honorably from 1958 – 1962 as an electronics specialist. On October 30, 1958, Bob married Carol Koelker in Earlville, Iowa. Following his military career, Bob was employed with IBM and John Deere. He was the sole recipient of the 1986 John Deere Spirit Award, retiring in 1992. Bob loved spending time with family and friends in the Midwest and in Florida and especially fishing and playing cards.
Bob is survived and lovingly remembered by his children, Eric (Karen) Ortberg of Boy River, MN, Robert “Kelly” (Valerie) Ortberg of W. Palm Beach, FL, Todd (Connie) Ortberg of Minnetonka, MN, and Kera Ortberg (fiance Eric Klug) of Barrington, IL; grandchildren, Jason (Alicia) Ortberg, Ryan (Angie) Ortberg, Kaitlyn (Aaron) Hoffman, Abigail Ortberg, Alex Ortberg, Caroline Wydman, and Maggie Wydman; great-grandchildren, Kale Ortberg, Greyson Ortberg, Milo Ortberg, and Finley Ortberg; one sister, Jeanette (Gene) Fredrick; and two brothers, Bruce (Janet) Ortberg and Scott (Linda) Ortberg.
Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Carol Ortberg on June 15, 2010; and his parents, Elmer and Luverne Ortberg.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association or a favorite charity of donor’s choice.
Robert “Bob” was born June 27, 1941, in Irwin, Iowa, the son of Elmer and Luverne (Plummer) Ortberg. Bob was a 1958 graduate of Earlville High School before enlisting in the U.S. Navy. He served honorably from 1958 – 1962 as an electronics specialist. On October 30, 1958, Bob married Carol Koelker in Earlville, Iowa. Following his military career, Bob was employed with IBM and John Deere. He was the sole recipient of the 1986 John Deere Spirit Award, retiring in 1992. Bob loved spending time with family and friends in the Midwest and in Florida and especially fishing and playing cards.
Bob is survived and lovingly remembered by his children, Eric (Karen) Ortberg of Boy River, MN, Robert “Kelly” (Valerie) Ortberg of W. Palm Beach, FL, Todd (Connie) Ortberg of Minnetonka, MN, and Kera Ortberg (fiance Eric Klug) of Barrington, IL; grandchildren, Jason (Alicia) Ortberg, Ryan (Angie) Ortberg, Kaitlyn (Aaron) Hoffman, Abigail Ortberg, Alex Ortberg, Caroline Wydman, and Maggie Wydman; great-grandchildren, Kale Ortberg, Greyson Ortberg, Milo Ortberg, and Finley Ortberg; one sister, Jeanette (Gene) Fredrick; and two brothers, Bruce (Janet) Ortberg and Scott (Linda) Ortberg.
Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Carol Ortberg on June 15, 2010; and his parents, Elmer and Luverne Ortberg.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association or a favorite charity of donor’s choice.
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