HUNTBACH, Robert J. 1895-1981

HUNTBACH, ENGLEMAN, ADDISON, BECK, WEST, MULLENS, SHARP

Posted By: S. Bell
Date: 1/9/2014 at 23:54:56

[Waterloo Courier, Tuesday, January 13, 1981]

Services for Robert J. Huntbach, 85. and Goldie B. Huntbach, 77, of 311 W. 10th St., will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Kearns-Dykeman Chapel.

Mr. and Mrs. Huntbach died of gunshot wounds at their home and their bodies were found Monday morning.

Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday.

Mr. Huntbach was born, March 23, 1895, in Geneva, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Huntbach. He served in the Army during World War I. He married Goldie B. Engleman Sept, 19, 1929, in Nashua. He worked at Rath Packing Co. for 27 years, retiring in 1961.

Survivors include a son, Arthur Robinson of Escondido, Calif.; two daughters, Barbara Beck of Manchester and Carol West of Independence; three brothers, Elmer of Waterloo, Clifford of Des Moines and Charles of Tennessee: two sisters, Sarah Mullens of Iowa Falls and Cora Sharp of Chicago; and 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Huntbach was born Nov. 23, 1903, in Anita, daughter of David H. and Mary . E. Addision Engleman.

Survivors include a son, Arthur Robinson of Escondido, Calif.; a brother. Art Engelman of San Francisco, Calif.; two daughters, Mrs. Beck and Mrs. West; and 11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

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[Waterloo Courier, Tuesday, January 13, 1981]

Many See Couple as Victims of Age

Neighbors considered Goldie and Robert Huntach "nice, quiet everyday people" who loved to sit in their backyard glider swing during the summer and chat with children."

They were found murdered Monday in their home at 311W. 10th St. Neighbors Tuesday reflected on the case. Some see the couple as victims of a neighborhood where crime is increasing. To others, they are seen as victims of age, which makes them vulnerable to the younger and the greedy.

The Huntbachs failed to answer the door when a former neighbor and close friend tried to arouse them Monday morning. The friend called police, who found Huntbach, 85, lying in the living room and Mrs. Huntbach, 77, upstairs on the hallway floor. Both died of gunshot wounds to the head.

Police said Tuesday the time of death has not yet been determined, although the Huntbachs last talked to family members Saturday. Police said no forced entry has been determined, but robbery was a motive in the shootings. One source said the home had been ransacked.

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[Waterloo Courier, Wednesday, January 14, 1981]

Services for Robert J. Huntbach, 85. and Goldie B. Huntbach, 77, of 311 W. 10th St., will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Reams- Dykeman Chapel with burial in Garden of Memories. They were found murdered in their home Monday morning.

Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 9 p.m. .Wednesday and from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday.

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