Robert C. "Bob" Roesch

Robert C. Bob Roesch, age 92, of Lancaster, died on Saturday, July 23, 2011, at the Lancaster Care Center, Lancaster. He was born on July 14, 1919, in Potosi Township, the son of Arthur and Mary (McLaughlin) Roesch. Bob attended Elmdale rural school and served as its board clerk until its closing. He farmed his entire life on the Roesch family farm in Waterloo Township. Bob was united in marriage to Lennice M. Davies on May 26, 1942, at the Little Brown Church, Nashua, IA. He was a member of the West Grant Saddle Club and took great pride in his horses and driving team. He was a proud member of the NFO, and a salesman for Madison Silo and Starline Farm Equipment. Bob especially enjoyed and looked forward to all family gatherings.

Survivors include his loving wife of sixty-nine years, Lennice, Lancaster; children: Judy (Richard Taylor) Kleinfeldt, Madison; Jack (Linda) Roesch, Janis (Chuck) Yoose, Gary (Gale) Roesch, Dennis (Jane) Roesch, Alan Roesch, all of Lancaster; fifteen grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by a sister, Marcella (Joe) Case.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, July 26, 2011, at Martin Funeral Home in Lancaster at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Mark Hoehne officiating. Burial was in Hillside Cemetery, Lancaster. Family and friends called on Monday, July 25, 2011, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home in Lancaster and on Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. until time of services at the funeral home.