Rebhuhn, Robert G. (1929-2015)

REBHUHN, WERNER, WENGER, WALDSTEIN, RIVERO, BOYD

Posted By: Paul Nagy (email)
Date: 5/23/2015 at 14:55:56

Robert G. Rebhuhn
July 5, 1929 - April 24, 2015

Robert G. Rebhuhn, age 85, of Albert City, Iowa, died on April 24, 2015, at the Buena Vista Regional Medical Center in Storm Lake.

Robert George Rebhuhn was born to Adolf and Anna (Werner) Rebhuhn on a farm near Laurens, Iowa, on July 5, 1929. Then, in 1938, he moved with his parents to a farm southwest of Albert City. Baptized at the St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Pocahontas and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church of rural Albert City, he graduated from Albert City High School.

Beginning in1947, Robert farmed with his father until he was drafted into the United States Army in 1951. On February 4, 1951, Robert married Ruth Wenger. Their union was, subsequently, blessed with four sons: Michael Robert, Steven Paul, Mark Carl, and Perry Richard. While serving his country, Rob was stationed in Colorado. Following his honorable discharge in 1953, he and Ruth returned home to Albert City and took over his father’s farming operation. He loved working the ground, planting, and harvesting his crops. Even after he retired, he enjoyed helping Mike in the field. Rob provided an invaluable service for Mike and Mark by running for parts and supplies.

Rob shared his musical talents by singing at numerous weddings and funerals throughout the years. Always available to help with babysitting the grandchildren and great grandchildren, he loved to sit and read to them. For many years, Rob and Ruth, also, served coffee at the Pleasant View Nursing Home in Albert City every Sunday afternoon. Moreover, they also enjoyed their annual trip to Florida with Ruth’s brother, John, where they would visit Paul Wenger. Moreover, Rob enjoyed hunting with his family and friends. He was a faithful member of the St. John's Lutheran Church.

Rob’s life will always be honored and cherished by his family which includes his wife, Ruth, of Albert City; his sons: Mike (Deb) Rebhuhn, of Albert City, Steve (Karen) Rebhuhn, of Farmington, Minnesota, Mark (Terri) Rebhuhn, of Marathon, Iowa, and Perry (Dana) Rebhuhn, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; his grandchildren: Julie (Steve) Waldstein, of Sheldon, Iowa, Wendy Rebhuhn, (Jimmy Temple) of Newell, Iowa, Brian Rebhuhn, of Rembrandt, Iowa, Becky (Adrian) Rivero, of Atlanta, Georgia, Holly Boyd, of Laurens, Iowa, Michaela Boyd (Nick Simmons), of Rembrandt, Iowa, and Robert and Rachel Rebhuhn, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; and thirteen great grandchildren and step great grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces; nephews; other extended family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers: Paul, August, and Ray.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 28, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church in rural Albert City. Burial will be in the St. John's Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will take place Monday, April 27, 2015, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Sliefert Funeral Home in Albert City. The Sliefert Funeral Home in Albert City is in charge of the arrangements.

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