"My deepest sympathies to all of Bobby's family. He will be missed by all those that he touched during his life. "
In loving memory of
Bobby G. Belzer
October 26, 2012
Bobby Gene Belzer, age 87, of Albia, died on Friday, October 26, 2012 at his residence under the care of Monroe County Hospice. He was born on December 14, 1924 in Mahaska County to William and Hazel (Stuchel) Belzer.
Bobby enlisted with the United States Marines during World War II. He battled at the Solomon Islands in the South Pacific. He married Madeline Prothero on June 1, 1946 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Albia. He was in car sales and management in Albia for many years. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, and was a past member of the parish council. Bobby was also a member of the American Legion, Veteran of Foreign Wars, was on the Monroe County Conservation Board, Low Rent Housing, Chamber of Commerce member, and a charter member of the Knights of Columbus.
He is survived by his wife, Madeline of Albia, children: Diane (Howard) Slagter of Branson, MO, Timothy Belzer of Albia, Jim (Becky) Belzer of Albia, Mary Ann Ahlrichs of Monticello, eight grandchildren: Andrew (Bridget) Slagter, James (Traci) Slagter, Specialist William Ahlrichs, Jay Ahlrichs, Nicolas Ahlrichs, Christy Belzer, Judy Belzer, Bobby J. Belzer, and two great grandchildren, Lincoln Slagter, and Martin Slagter. He is preceded in death by his parents, one daughter during birth, son, Dennis, three brothers, Roy, Clifford, and Henry, and one sister, Dorothy Shafer.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am Monday, October 29, 2012 at St. Mary's
Catholic Church in Albia with Father Mike Volkmer C.PP.S. officiating. Burial with military rites by the American Legion of Albia, Lovilia and Melrose will follow services in St. Mary's Cemetery. Visitation will begin on Sunday, October 28, 2012 at 11:00 am and will be open until 8:00 pm Sunday evening. Family will be present throughout the day. There will be a 4:00 pm rosary conducted by St. Mary's Altar and Rosary and also a Christian Wake Service at 6:00 pm at Sinnott Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Albia.
Memorials directed to St. Mary's Cemetery or to Monroe County Hospice. Online condolences may be left at sinnottfuneralhome.com.
Tributes
"Madeline, Diane, Tim, Jim & Mary Ann. I am so sorry to hear of Bobby's passing. You all have my deepest sympathy. Bobby was a devoted & loving husband & father & a very dear friend. I have many fond memories of the Belzer family when I was growing up in Albia. Bobby's legacy will be cherished forever. I will say "Semper Fi", to him again, someday. Bobby is with God now, and God Bless all of you. Rest in peace Marine."
"Mary Ann,and family I am so sorry for your loss of your Dad, husband, I know you all thought the world of him, you are in my thoughts now, my sympathys to you all, Sincerely, Nancy Bader"
"May Ann, I am so sorry for your lost. When I remember our "sleep over" at your folks and their hospitality a smile comes over me. Sherry Eastburn "
"I always appreciated Bobby's freindship over the years,gone but not forgotten"
"Bobby was a great guy! My dad's sister, Margaret, married Henry Stuchel (Bobby's uncle). Aunt Margaret and Uncle Henry Stuchel were always close to Bobby and his brothers and sisters. Bobby and Madeline always ask about my mom and my Stuchel cousins in Indiana. Bobby will be greatly missed! "
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the Belzer family! Bobby was always a happy, friendly man, he will be greatly missed!"
"My father introduced me to Bobby Belzer when I was 16 years old, I'm now 62 and for 46 years we've been friends. My family had alot of respect for Bobby Belzer . He will be missed. Richard Lewman"
"We will miss everything about Uncle Bobby, especially his laughter. The hospitality shown to us on our visits surpasses all others. Volker even ate corn on the cob, just for Bobby! Little Brianna got brave enough to sit on on her Great-Great Uncle Bobby's lap toward the end of one of our visits! We will visit again soon, and enjoy all of our relatives-but the light in that house will be just a little dimmer. God bless you Uncle Bobby, the heavens shine a little brighter tonight."