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Obituaries » Robert W Bettle
September 1, 1941 - December 22, 2017
VISITATION
December 29, 2017
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Memorial Services of Iowa
4208 North Ankeny Blvd.
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 964-0592
FUNERAL SERVICE
December 30, 2017
1:00 PM
Memorial Services of Iowa
4208 North Ankeny Blvd.
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 964-0592
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I am truly and deeply sorry for your loss. My warmest condolences go out to the family and friends of Robert. May you find Comport from the encouraging words found at 1 Thessalonians 4:14 Lit by M C Dec 23, 2017
Dear Virginia and family,
I am so sorry to learn of your losing Bob. He was such an ethical, brilliant, and precise man, not to mention a true gentleman. I know how much he enjoyed all of his family and what joy you all brought to him.
May you take comfort in knowing he is now pain-free and at peace. Lit by Marita Welch - West Des Moines, IA Dec 23, 2017
Stan and Colleen Lemkuil send our sympathy to you and your family. We send our condolences. We send our prayers. Take care and God is with you. We remember the days of Stan working with Bob at Norwest-Wells Fargo and the trips we went with the Bettles. Let Bob Rest in Peace and spend his first Christmas in Heaven with Christ. Lit by Stan Lemkuil - Spirit Lake, IA Dec 23, 2017
Sorry to hear.. Prayers for the family.. Enjoyed working with Bob ! ! Lit by Larry Bloes Dec 23, 2017
One would not have to wait long after meeting Bob to know you have met a friend and a super Guy. Heaven has one of a kind. Grace and Bob Ireland Lit by A friend Dec 24, 2017
Bob and I began Kindergarten together at Lafayette School in Waterloo, Iowa and continue through high school at East High. We were always close friends. We remained so as college students at the University of Northern Iowa. I spent many days at his home as a child and often had sleepovers. We have been life time friends and attended his wedding to Virginia. I know he has been a caring and loving person and I am sad at the loss of his being, but I know that he will be fine in Heaven with our Lord. I offer my condolences to his wife and family, and on behalf of the Class of 1959 at East High School as well.
Steve Holbrook Lit by Steven Holbrook - Dumfries, VA - Friend Dec 24, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Lit by Wil and Nadine Hollis - Marion, IA - friend Dec 24, 2017
I experienced deep sorrow reading of Bob Bettle's death. We didn't keep in close contact since high school, but I would occasionally recall the fun times we had growing up. With Jim Trask, LeRoy Griffith, Steve Holbrook, Jim Chapin and Bob, I found supportive and intelligent friends. We were at times mischievous, but mostly studious and fun loving. Going to Bob's home on Lafayette street, where his mother at times left us some snacks and where I was always awed at how large his home was, gave me fond memories. Bob was a very talented young man and a real buddy when we went to school together. The world has lost a good person. My sincere condolences go out to his family and friends. Lit by George Eighmey - Portland, OR - Classmate Dec 24, 2017
Bob was a generous loving person. He loved his wife and family ver much. He will be missed. Lit by Dennis Albertson - Ankeny, IA - Friend Dec 24, 2017
Bob and I (as Jill Thompson) were classmates from Kindergarten
at Lafayette School thru East High School graduating in the Class
of 1959 in Waterloo, IA. I used to look for him when he
visited Waukon, IA where I have lived for 50 years. He visited Virginia's
relatives.....maybe it was on Crazy Day Celebrations. He was a peach
of a guy. Jill R. Thompson Lampman Lit by Jill R. Lampman - Waukon, IA - Classmate Dec 24, 2017
Jim and I had great memories of Bob and Virginia at the Disneyana Conventions. We shared love of Disney. Lit by Patricia Beech - Ashburn, VA - Friend Dec 28, 2017
I was very sorry to hear about Bob's passing. I am sure the disease was extermely frustrating for Bob as his mind was always very sharp and quick. I am sure he was very proud to have such a fine family to carry on for him. RIP RWBfgq Lit by Ron Merritt - Saint Joseph, MO - Coworker Dec 31, 2017
