Obituary of Robert L. Schmidt

Robert Lee (Bob) Schmidt (69) of Coralville, Iowa (formerly of Forest City, Iowa) passed away peacefully on Friday, September 19 2014. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, October 11, 2014, at the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 123 E. Market Street, Iowa City, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 pm Friday, October 10th. at Gay and Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service in Iowa City, and one hour prior to the services at the church. Online condolences may be sent for Bob's family through the web @ www.gayandciha.com. Bob was born November 3, 1944, in Morris, Minnesota to Roy and Margaret (McRoberts) Schmidt. He graduated from Saint Peter High School, Saint Peter, Minnesota and Mankato State College, Mankato, Minnesota. Bob married Bette Ulrich on December 17, 1966, in Mankato, Minnesota. He worked in manufacturing management, focused on purchasing, for Green Giant, Kayot, Winnebago Industries, Iowa Mold and Tool, Lou Rich Manufacturing, and retired from Kinze Manufacturing in 2011. Bob was a member of the Saint Peter Govenaires Drum and Bugle Corp in Saint Peter, Minnesota from 1958 to 1968. He also served a six year term in the Minnesota Army National Guard from 1966 to 1972. Bob was a member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Iowa City. He was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather. He led a life centered around his family and his faith. Everyone who knew him loved him. His family includes his wife, Bette; and their nine children: Lisa (Richard) Simmons, Chanhassen, MN; David (Beth), Jackson, Minnesota; Alan (Cheri), Cedar Rapids; Michael (Jenie), Des Moines; Jason (Melissa), Saint Ansgar; Kari, Coralville; Corey (Kelli), Des Moines; Andrew, Coralville; Darin (Leann), Williamsburg; and 15 grandchildren. He is also survived by his uncle, James (Janice) McRoberts, and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, James, his twin sons, Richard and Ryan, and many aunts, uncles and cousins. . In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Cancer Care of Iowa City, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, or Iowa City Hospice. Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service of Iowa City is caring for Bob's family and his services.