Robert Richard Rich 1930 - 2016

BOWMAN, RICH, DURSTLING, KAMRADT

Posted By: Connie Swearingen - volunteer (email)
Date: 6/24/2016 at 01:29:48

Sioux City Journal
20 June 2016

SIOUX CITY | Robert Richard Rich, 86, of Sioux City passed away Saturday, June 18, 2016, after two years of failing health.

Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Glad Tidings Light House in South Sioux City, with the Rev. Michael Ring officiating. Visitation with the family present will begin at 9 a.m. Wednesday, prior to the service, at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Mohr Funeral Home in South Sioux City.

Robert was born on June 4, 1930, in Walthill, Neb., the son of Hamilton and Bertha (Bowman) Rich. He married Carol Durstling in 1960. Carol passed away in April 1993. Robert married Mary Lou Kamradt in 1994.

He served in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1954 during the Korean Conflict. Robert worked in construction before working for St. Michael’s School in South Sioux City for 13 years, retiring in 1990.

Robert was a member of Glad Tidings Light House for over 20 years. Robert loved the Lord. He loved playing guitar and singing in church with friends.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Rich of Sioux City; two children, Richard (Laurie) Rich of South Sioux City, and Ronni Bergstrom of Sioux City; two grandchildren, McKenna and Braxton Rich of South Sioux City; two stepsons, Butch and Michael Kamradt of Sioux City; and many step-grandchildren. He loved them and they loved him.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Carol; and 11 brothers and sisters.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family for designations at a later date.