In Loving Memory
Robert M. Broadie
May 30, 1926 - November 7, 2020

In lieu of flowers the family has set up a memorial fund.

Private family visitation.

GRAVESIDE SERVICES
Masks are strongly encouraged as well as social distancing.
Bob's service will be life streamed on the Martin Mattice Funeral Home Facebook page.

Friday, November 13, 2020
1:00 P.M.
Crown Hill Cemetery
Ruthven, Iowa

MILITARY RITES
American Legion Post #33
Ruthven, Iowa

Robert Marshall Broadie, son of Fred W. and Alta (Huffman) Broadie, was born May 30, 1926 in Clay County, Iowa, near Ruthven. He received his education in Ruthven, graduating from Ruthven High School. While in school Bob loved playing baseball and basketball.

Bob enlisted in the United States Navy during WWII. He entered into service on April 17, 1944 and earned the rank of Radioman 3rd Class during his time in the Navy. Bob was honorably discharged on May 16, 1946 when he returned to Ruthven.

On June 23, 1947 Bob was united in marriage to Noreen Mildred Brallier in Windom, Minnesota. They made their home near Ruthven where they farmed. They were blessed with four children.

Bob enjoyed snowmobiling, playing cards and having coffee with his friends at the little store. He was an avid hunter and fisherman his entire life, hunting deer, geese, and pheasant. Bob was very partial to his Red Bone coonhounds that he raised, several of them champion dogs. He was an avid Hawkeye and St. Louis Cardinals fan.

Bob was a member of the United Methodist Church in Ruthven. He was also a member of the Ruthven American Legion Post #33 and the Red Bone Breeders Organization.

Bob passed away Saturday, November 7, 2020 at the Spencer Municipal Hospital, at the age of 94. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Alta Broadie; his wife, Noreen; a sister, Ruth Boyd; and great grandson, James Robert.

He is survived by his children, David "Fred" Broadie, Deanna (Gary) Grange, Debra (Terry) Kunzmann and Joseph (Lu) Broadie all of Ruthven, Iowa; eight grandchildren; several great grandchildren; as well as other relatives and many friends.

Arrangements by Martin-Mattice Funeral Home