On
June 7, Bobby Seggerman of Marcus. Iowa passed away. Below is his obituary
which appeared in the Sioux City Journal on June 8, 2006.
MARCUS, Iowa -- Bobby A. Seggerman, 81, of Marcus died Wednesday,
June 7, 2006, at Marcus Heartland Care Center.
Services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at Holy Name Catholic Church in Marcus. Visitation
will be 3 to 7 p.m. today, with a rosary at 4 p.m., the family present 5 to
7 p.m. and a prayer service at 7 p.m., all at the church. Arrangements are under
the direction of Earnest-Rohde Funeral Home in Marcus.
Bob was born Nov. 6, 1924, in
He married Elizabeth "Betty" Collins on May 16, 1949. They farmed
in the Marcus area for 40 years and raised 12 children.
He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, American
Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was an avid fisherman and card player.
He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and watching Braves and
Packers games.
Survivors include his wife, Betty of Marcus; his children and spouses, Robert
Seggerman of Spencer, Iowa, Patrick and Thoi Seggerman of Singapore, Diane and
Jim Kitterman of Spencer, Joan and Ed Nims of Westboro, Mo., Charlotte Johnson
of Fort Lupton, Colo., Margaret and Doug Rohwer of Marcus, Ronald Seggerman
of Denver, Colo., Richard and Ann Seggerman of Waverly, Iowa, Randall and Peggy
Seggerman of Sergeant Bluff, Stephanie and David Phillips of West Des Moines
and Steven and Tammy Seggerman of Liberty, Mo.; 20 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren;
his twin sister, Betty Johnson of Archer, Iowa; a sister, Gloria Potts of Remsen,
Iowa; and a brother, Bill Seggerman of Marshalltown, Iowa.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Michelle; and grandchildren, Creed,
Ryan and Nancy.