t High School. Following his education, he enlisted in the National Guard and served until his honorable discharge in 1972. He was united in marriage to Phyllis Marie Rustemier on November 29, 1958, at St. John's Church in Bancroft. The couple made their home in Fort Dodge. Bob and his father owned and operated The Marina of Fort Dodge from 1958 until 1965. Robert was employed with Hormel for a period of time and then in 1966 he started Savage Coin Machine business. Bob owned and operated the shop until 2006. He was a long time voice of Corpus Christi Bingo and President of the Coin Operator's Association. He enjoyed spending time with his grandkids and great grandkids, fishing, spending time at Lake Erie, and traveling. Memorials may be left to family discretion.