Robert P. Ensminger

ENSMINGER, PEEL, DAVIS, LUNDEEN, SCHULTZ, MURRAY, TYRREL, RAINES

Posted By: Stacy Bliesener (email)
Date: 2/4/2015 at 21:15:58

Robert "Bob" P. Ensminger, 87, of Middletown, died at 12:13 PM Tuesday, February 3, 2015, at the Great River Hospice House in West Burlington.

Born October 7, 1927, in Wayland, IA, he was the son of Iliff and Neva Peel Ensminger. On October 23, 1988, he married Barbara Davis Lundeen in Lake Tahoe, NV.

Bob was an engineer at the U.S. Gypsum.

He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.

He enjoyed racing cars, wood working, remodeling, and metal work. He especially loved spending time with family and friends.

Survivors include wife, Barbara of Middletown; two sons, Robert "Bobby" (Nancy) Ensminger of Burlington and Todd (Natalie) Ensminger of Carman, IL; two daughters, Pam Schultz of Chesterfield, VA and Candy (Jim) Murray of Coralville; four stepchildren, Linda (Roger) Junker of Burlington, Teresa Payne of Burlington, Melanie (Frank) Leininger of Franklin, IA, and Julie (Rob) Richmond of Salt Lake City, UT; 16 grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; one brother, Jerry Ensminger of Georgia; two sisters, Wanda Tyrrel of Burlington and Sandy (Tom) Raines of New Mexico; and several nieces and nephews..

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother; and one sister.

Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Thielen Crematory.

The celebration of life for Mr. Ensminger will be from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM Monday, February 16, 2015, at the National Guard Armory in Middletown.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for Great River Hospice House.

http://www.thielenfuneralhome.com/obituary?id=1477717
 

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