Robert W. “Bob” Fester 1942 - 2017

FESTER, UHL, EARLEY

Posted By: Connie Swearingen- Volunteer (email)
Date: 1/25/2017 at 16:05:17

SIOUX City Journal
22 January 2017

SIOUX CITY | Robert W. “Bob” Fester, 74, of Sioux City, passed away Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017, at his residence.

Services will be 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with Monsignor R. Mark Duchaine officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, with the family present 6 to 8 p.m., and a vigil service at 7 p.m., at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel. Condolences may be offered online at www.meyerbroschapels.com.

Bob was born Aug. 17, 1942, in Smithland, Iowa. He was the son of Harold and Dorothy (Uhl) Fester and was raised on the family farm.

On Feb. 11, 1961, he married Rosemary Earley in Sioux City. Together they raised four children.

Bob started his career as a sheet metal worker with Kalin's Indoor Comfort. After retirement, he indulged in his love of fishing and camping. If his tackle wasn't in his hands, he could be found in his workshop, being creative through woodworking or automotive projects. Bob will be remembered through treasures he created, and mechanical knowledge he shared. Most of all, Papa Bob adored his grandkids and great-grandchildren.

He was a member of Sacred Heart Church and the sheet metal workers union.

Survivors include his wife of nearly 56 years, Rosemary; children, Gary (Joanne) Fester of Sioux City, Tim (Andrea) Fester of Jefferson, Iowa, Bobbie (Darin) Speichinger of Sioux City, and Kathie (Mike) Church of Sioux City; aunt, Maryann Howland of Council Bluffs, Iowa; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two more on the way; and other extended family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorials may be made to his family.