Robert Dean Sturms 1934 - 2004

STURMS, GALLAGHER, POST

Posted By: Deb (email)
Date: 11/23/2014 at 17:43:08

Robert Dean B.S. Sturms, Sr., 69, of Burlington, died at 10:00 PM, Monday, November 1, 2004, at his home. Born November 20, 1934, in Burlington, he was the son of Dewain A. and Mildred K. Gallagher Sturms. He married Charlene Post on February 27, 1953 in Burlington. They later divorced. Mr. Sturms worked at National Research for 30 plus years. He was also a carpenter. He was a past member of the Burlington Gym and the Moose Lodge. He was an avid wrestling fan, motorcycle enthusiast, and enjoyed working in his yard and going for walks. Survivors include two sons, Robert Sturms, Jr. of Burlington and Randy (Jackie) Sturms of Gladstone, IL; one daughter, Cathy Hawkins (Rick) of Middletown; five grandchildren, Ty, Bill, T.J., Robert III, and Rachel; two great grandchildren; two sisters, Shirley Sturms of Burlington and Donna McKean of Conesville; three brothers, Dewain Sturms and Larry Sturms both of WI and Donald Sturms of Rock Island; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Marilyn and one brother, James.
Inurnment will be at Aspen Grove Cemetery