In Loving Memory
Robert "Bob" Grange
June 8, 1922 - May 12, 2021

In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be given to the Zion Lutheran Church Food Pantry.  If you would like to bring an item for the Food Pantry to the visitation or service there will be a collection box for these donations.  Thank you.

VISITATION
Sunday, May 16, 2021
5:00 - 7:00 P.M.
Zion Lutheran Church
Ruthven, Iowa

SERVICE
Monday, May 17, 2021
11:00 A.M.
Zion Lutheran Church
Ruthven, Iowa

CLERGY
Eric Patten

INTERMENT
Monday, May 17, 2021
10:15 A.M.
Crown Hill Cemetery
Ruthven, Iowa

MILITARY RITES
American Legion Post #33
Ruthven, Iowa

Robert LaVerne Grange, son of Walter Edward and Elizabeth Gladys (Nelson) Grange, was born June 8, 1922 on the farm south of Ruthven.  He attended country school near Ruthven through 8th grade and then completed his education at Ruthven Community School, graduating in 1939.  Bob then served in the United States Army Air Corp from 1942 until his honorable discharge in 1946.

Bob returned to Palo Alto County where he farmed near Ruthven.  He was united in marriage to Lois Mae Pilquist on May 22, 1948 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa.  They were blessed with four children.

Bob managed Miller Super-Service in Ruthven and was also the Ruthven Postmaster for thirty one years.  He was an active and faithful member of Zion Lutheran Church in Ruthven.

Bob began collecting stamps at the age of eight.  He continued this hobby throughout his life and was a member of the Iowa Lakes Stamp Club.  He started coin collecting when he was eighteen.  Bob was a member of the American Legion Post #33 in Ruthven for 74 years.  He was an avid duck and pheasant hunter and enjoyed the outdoors.  Bob also looked forward to times that he could spend with his family.

Bob passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at the Ruthven Community Care Center, at the age of 98.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Elizabeth Grange; brothers, Bill Grange and Pete Grange; sisters-in-law, Mary Grange and Ilene Myrvold; and brother-in-law, Wyman Myrvold.

He is survived by his wife, Lois of Ruthven, Iowa; his children, Gary (Dee) Grange of Ruthven, Iowa, Joan (Steve) Lauritsen of Estherville, Iowa, Craig (Linda) Grange of Delmar, Iowa and Kent (Teri) Grange of Sioux City, Iowa; nine grandchildren; twenty one great grandchildren; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Marjorie (Ron) Pringnitz of Kanawha, Iowa; sister-in-law, Ginger Grange of Spencer, Iowa; nieces and nephews; as well as many other relatives and friends.

Arrangements by Martin-Mattice Funeral Home