Lafrentz, Robert ("Bob") Harold (1933 - 2024)

LAFRENTZ, PETERSEN, GROOMS, DAY, AKERS, TROLL, WILLIAMS, HAGADON, CLAUSSEN, GOETTSCH, NAMANNY, RANNEY, MONSON, LEINEN

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 11/12/2024 at 18:49:14

Name of deceased: Robert (“Bob”) Harold Lafrentz

Aged: 90 yrs, 11 mo, 4 days

Residence: Elk Horn, IA

Born: Nov. 6, 1933; Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, IA

Died: Oct. 10, 2024; Salem Lutheran Retirement Home, Elk Horn, Shelby County, IA

Funeral services: Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024; Peace United Church of Christ, Walnut, IA; burial was in Layton Township Cemetery, Walnut, IA

Survived by: Daughters, Diane (spouse, Brent) Petersen of Walnut, IA, Dona Grooms of Walnut, IA, and Doreen “Sus” (spouse, Henri Day) of Boulder City, NV; son-in-law, Max Petersen of Walnut, IA; grandchildren, Corey (spouse, Jaime) Petersen, Melissa (spouse, Mike) Akers, Ryan (spouse, Taryn) Troll, Ashley (spouse, Brian) Williams, Jill Troll (spouse, Larry Hagadon), Lacey Grooms, Danny (spouse, Ashlee) Petersen, Jenny Petersen (spouse, Gary Claussen), and Jessie Petersen; great-grandchildren, Jordan, Charlie, Clayton, Maegan, Miranda, Harper, Symbree, Taylee, Whitlee, Laney, KJ, Jackson, Quinn, Cora, Landon, Jacob, Jace, and baby Claussen; sister-in-law, Mary Ann Goettsch; step-sons: Kraig, Ken and Kerry Namanny; step-grandchildren, Scott Petersen and Nicki Ranney; other family members and friends

Predeceased by: Parents, Harold and Emma (nee Koos) Lafrentz; first wife of 34 years, Darlene (deceased in 1989); second wife of 6 years, LaDonna (deceased in 2000); daughter, Deb; brother-in-law, Howard Goettsch; great-granddaughter, Ryann Leinen; step-sons, Keith and Kevin Namanny

Education: Graduated from Walnut High School, Class of 1951. He attended Iowa State University for one year before enlisting

Religious affiliation: Baptized and confirmed at Peace Evangelical and Reformed Church (Peace United Church of Christ) in Walnut, IA. He was recognized last year as being the longest living member.

Military service: Enlisted into the U. S. Army

Marriages: (1) Darlene Goettsch; Feb. 19, 1955; Atlanta, GA (2) LaDonna Jones Namanny; June 1994; location not provided

Employment: After his military service, he remained working with his father at Lafrentz Standard. He eventually took over in 1971 and enjoyed friendships throughout southwest Iowa.

Hobbies/Interests: Was a lifelong St. Louis Cardinals fan, and his family vacations frequently involved attending baseball games; he was also an avid Arizona State Sun Devils fan, and Bob enjoyed going to softball and baseball games during his time in Arizona. He loved music and loved to dance

Sources: kjan.com; pauleyjones.com