Robert "Bob" Wonderlich
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Robert "Bob" Wonderlich

  • December 19, 1934 - June 6, 2012
  • Oskaloosa, Iowa
  • Leroy Bone Scholarship Fund of the D.A.V. or
  • First Christian Church
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“Carol. Thank you for the time I was able to connect with you and Bob. You will miss him and I wish you and your family God's Love and Protection...Read More » ”
1 of 29 | Posted by: Renate ( Wolfe ) Gardy - TX

“Carol, Mike and Linda; very sorry to hear about Bob's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. ”
2 of 29 | Posted by: Brenda (Breuklander) Downey & Karen Breuklander

“Dear Carol. Grant and I were saddened to learn of Bob's passing. The many gatherings at Country Sunshine rush to mind with your Bob such a good...Read More » ”
3 of 29 | Posted by: V. Edgar - Weslaco, TX - Friend

“Carol: We will all miss Bob. What a privilige and gift to us to have been part of Bob;s life at Country Sunshine. Our thoughts and prayers are...Read More » ”
4 of 29 | Posted by: Bob and Bev Smith - Maple Grove, MN

“We worked together helping disabled veterans obtain their compensation, worked on changing law to benefit disabled veterans. My our Heavenly...Read More » ”
5 of 29 | Posted by: George T. Nickolas - Davenport, IA

“Carol and family, I am very sad to hear of your loss. My mom and I were just reminiscing about all the wonderful times we had with the DAV. I...Read More » ”
6 of 29 | Posted by: Scott Jones - Holland, MI

“Dear Carol and family, We just heard this afternoon about Bob and are so sorry. He was a great friend and will be greatly missed. May God watch...Read More » ”
7 of 29 | Posted by: Larry & Kathy Jatho - Lansing, IA

“Grandpa, I will miss you all the time. I know you are in a better place. I am happy that you are pain-free. I will always remember you as a great...Read More » ”
8 of 29 | Posted by: Cannon Wonderlich - Oskaloosa, IA

“Carol and family, We are so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. We know that he is no longer in pain and that he is in heaven now with God. You both...Read More » ”
9 of 29 | Posted by: Darrel & Charlotte Kuntz - KS

“Carol, Thinking of you at this sad time. We sure had a lot of good times, those 10 years in Weslaco. He was a good man and a good friend and he...Read More » ”
10 of 29 | Posted by: Flash Fletcher - Clarion, IA

“Carol, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Bob's journney has taken a new turn, one filled with peace and no more pain and worry. ...Read More » ”
11 of 29 | Posted by: Russ and Gayle Kapitzke - Weslaco, TX

“Carol, Mike, Linda and your families you have my deepest sympathy. Bob was such a fine person and not only will you miss him but all of his...Read More » ”
12 of 29 | Posted by: Louise Phillips - Oskaloosa, IA

“Just want to send the family my sympathies. I had the privilage of working with Bob at Job Service back in 1979. I was a single mother filling in for...Read More » ”
13 of 29 | Posted by: Deb Gyolai - Knoxville, IA

“Carol and family, We are thinking of you and your family at this time of Bob's passing. We have been talking about all the great times that Mom and...Read More » ”
14 of 29 | Posted by: Dean and Barbara Bone - MO

“Carol and family, We are so sad to hear of Bob's passing. He was a great person and gave to many. I know both of you where with our family in our...Read More » ”
15 of 29 | Posted by: Becky GOrdon - Omaha, NE - cousin

“Dear Carol & Family: We are so sorry for you and family on Bob's passsing. He definitely is in a better place. We will miss those sparkling blue...Read More » ”
16 of 29 | Posted by: Lynn and Kathy Anderson - MN

“Carol & Family: Our deepest sympathy. We will miss his smile and friendly face. He endured so much with that smile still intact. He will be...Read More » ”
17 of 29 | Posted by: Loren and Judy Sampson

“Our thoughts and prayers are given to you Carol and family,take care ”
18 of 29 | Posted by: don and Karen Goepfert - IA

“Carol&family, So very sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with everyone at this time. God has wrapped his loving...Read More » ”
19 of 29 | Posted by: katherine versteeg - oskaloosa, IA

“So sad to hear of Bob's passing. No more hospitals and illness. Just want you to know that you have my heartfelt sympathy. Blessings, Barb ”
20 of 29 | Posted by: Barb Boulanger - Weslaco, TX

“So sorry to read of Bob's passing. Although we know that Bob is finally is finished with his struggle and is pain-free, I know it is very hard on...Read More » ”
21 of 29 | Posted by: Ray and Genny Durkin - Osage City, KS

“Our thoughts and prayers are with you and we all know Bob is resting peacefully now. Take care and we hope to see you soon. Your friends and...Read More » ”
22 of 29 | Posted by: Cslvin and Mary Pilkay - Weslaco, TX

“Carol- I am so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. As you already know he was a great guy and a good dancer too. When I was 5 and 6 years old and he...Read More » ”
23 of 29 | Posted by: Wendy Franklin Lester - Montezuma, IA

“So sorry Carol...it sounds like he has put up a good fight...but is now at rest and peaceful...many memories will abound over these days and they...Read More » ”
24 of 29 | Posted by: Sherry Willey - Oskaloosa, IA

“Carol We are so sorry for your loss. We have so enjoyed meeting and spending time with you both at Weslaco as neighbors and good friends. There...Read More » ”
25 of 29 | Posted by: Joe & Joan L Morgan - Hedrick, IA

“Carol, I will greatly miss Bob, as much as I have our visits at the many DAV Conventions we have all attended. You and Bob welcomed me when I...Read More » ”
26 of 29 | Posted by: Jerome Fitzsimons - Des Moines, IA

“Linda, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We are grateful to your father for his military service. ”
27 of 29 | Posted by: Kelly and Lanette Peavey

“I've knew Bob for as long as I can remember. I remember Dad and he had R & R Excavating and he was always around- either work or deer hunting! I...Read More » ”
28 of 29 | Posted by: Sandy Hildebrand - Osky, IA

“Carol and family, So sorry to hear about Bob, I have lots of great memories spending time at your house having coffee, and making mints for one of...Read More » ”
29 of 29 | Posted by: Cindy Voss - Oskaloosa, IA


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Robert "Bob" Neil Wonderlich, 77, of Oskaloosa, died Wednesday, June 6, 2012, at Mercy Hospital Medical Center in Des Moines. He was born December 19, 1934, at Oskaloosa, Iowa, the son of Dr. John Delmer and Madelyn Dawson Wonderlich. He graduated from the Oskaloosa High School with the class of 1953. He attended William Penn College and played football. In 1956, he was drafted into the United States Army. Upon his discharge he returned to Oskaloosa. Bob and Ray Cunningham were partners in R&R Excavating for a time. On December 9, 1961, he was united in marriage to Carol Ann Davis at the First Christian Church in Oskaloosa. Bob worked for the City of Oskaloosa for a short time as an assistant to the city engineer. He later went to work as an auditor for Job Services of Iowa; he retired from there in October of 1993. In retirement he enjoyed winters in Weslaco, Texas with Carol. He also enjoyed summer fishing trips to Canada with his family. He enjoyed playing golf, playing Bridge, pheasant hunting, and mushroom hunting. He was a very successful deer hunter. In one of the few times he went, he harvested a Boone and Crockett Buck that scored over 244. That deer was featured in Bass Pro Shops "King of Bucks" 2010-2011 calendar; known as "The Wonderbuck" for the month of August. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Oskaloosa, the Elks Lodge, and the Jaycees. He was also a member of the Disabled American Veterans where he served two times as State Commander and several times as Local Commander. He was a charter member and was currently serving as president of the Computer Club at County Sunshine Park in Wesleco, Texas.
His family includes his wife, Carol Wonderlich of Oskaloosa; a son and his wife, Mike and Samantha Wonderlich of Oskaloosa; and their children, Griffin, Cannon, and Asher; a daughter and her husband: Linda and John Dougan of Newton; and their children, Lindsey, Grant, Liam; and a brother: Dr. John Wonderlich of rural New Sharon.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be held Monday, June 11, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. in the Bates Funeral Chapel in Oskaloosa with Reverend Michael Omundson officiating. Burial will be in Forest Cemetery in Oskaloosa. Graveside Military Rites will be given by members of the Oskaloosa American Legion and V.F.W. Visitation will begin Sunday after 12:30 p.m. in the Bates Funeral Chapel and the family will be present at the funeral chapel from 2 – 4 p.m. to greet friends and relatives. Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church or the Leroy Bone Scholarship Fund of the D.A.V.