"Lit a candle in memory of Robert E. Schreiber"
In loving memory of
Robert E. Schreiber
July 7, 1935 - December 1, 2016
Robert Eugene Schreiber was born July 7, 1935, on his family farm just outside of Ricketts, Iowa, the son of Carl Sr. and Elsa Schreiber. He died Thursday, December 1, 2016, at the Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison, Iowa, at the age of eighty-one.
Bob, as he was known by his friends, was baptized July 28, 1935, and confirmed April 10, 1949, at St. John Lutheran Church, Charter Oak, Iowa. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church most of his life and attended St. John’s Lutheran School through the 8th grade. Following graduation from Charter Oak High School in 1953, Bob farmed the family farm for many years. In 1956, Bob enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving at Camp Hanford, Washington as a radar operator until being honorably discharged on December 7, 1962. After raising his three children, he left farming and started a bulldozing business. It was through that business that he met his wife, Lana. Bob and Lana (Waite) Kuhlman were united in marriage on December 21, 1992, at St. Luke Lutheran Church in Ricketts, Iowa.
In his leisure time, Bob enjoyed working in his yard and just spending time at home with his wife, Lana. He also made all of the oak kitchen cabinets and other furniture pieces in their home from trees he removed from bulldozing jobs, taking the trees home and cutting them with his own sawmill.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Carl Jr. and Edward. He is survived by his wife, Lana of Ricketts, Iowa; one son, Randy of Coppell, Texas; two daughters, Carlene and husband, Gary of Milliken, Colorado, and Robbie and husband, Mike of Plano, Texas; two step-sons, Jeff and wife, Lynette of Centerton, Arkansas, and Kevin and wife, Denise of Woodbine, Iowa; one step-daughter, Jill and husband, Tony of O’Fallon, Missouri; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; and nine step-great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
Tributes
"Lit a candle in memory of Robert E. Schreiber"
"Such a shock to hear that Bob had passed away. We always enjoyed visiting with him and Lana, too, of course. Our sympathy to Bob's family.
Herman and Nancy Rosburg"
"Lana and family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Bob was such a nice man!
Allan and Karen Wiebers"
"So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Just seen him the other day. My thoughts and
prayers are with you all at this sad time.
God's Blessings."
"My condolences to the family. Bob and I were classmates and chummed around after graduating from high school. We were able to stay in contact with each other over the years. I will miss my good friend and I will always remember his Christian faith. Praise God for it! Lyle G."
"I am sorry to read of Mr. Schreiber passing. I hope your wonderful memories of him help you through this difficult time. May our Lord Jesus Christ and God our Father comfort your hearts and strengthen you now and in the days ahead. (Job 14:14, 15)"
"I WAS SORRY TO HEAR OF BOB PASSING ...MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE SCHREIBER FAMILY ...REST IN PEACE BOB"
"Lana and family, Our sincere sympathy on your loss. We pray that God grants all of you extra faith and strength at this most difficult time. When we had the opportunity to be with you and him at family gatherings, he was always such a pleasant person and enjoyable to visit with. Prayers and hugs go your way. Bonnie Waite-Harris"
"Bob was personable and always friendly. He seemed secure in his faith and trust in the Lord. Our sympathy."
"Bobby was a good man - I helped bale hay a time or two on his farm and always admired him especially when he had his sign on the highway "Do you know Him" witnessing for the Lord - God's comfort and peace for his family !!!"
"Our sympathy to Bob's family and friends He will be greatly missed We have many good memories of Bob RIP Bob"