Robert "Bob" Elthon Charles City , Iowa Obituary

Robert "Bob" Elthon

Robert “Bob” Elthon, 85, of Charles City, passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City. A funeral service for Bob Elthon will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Hauser Weishaar Funeral Home with Pastor Dan Larson officiating. A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 22, 2021 at Hauser Weishaar Funeral Home and continue one hour prior to the service on Saturday. Robert Tweed Elthon, the son of Thelan and Lillian (Tweed) Elthon, was born on March 5, 1936 in Fertile, Iowa. He received his education at Fertile High School, graduating in 1954. After high school he attended Iowa State University. On May 18th, 1957, Bob married Greta Mae Larson in Nevada, Iowa. The couple celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary in May of this year. Bob worked at Marigold Dairy and later went to work at Bob Schukei Ford as a salesman and was quickly promoted to used car manager. In 1977 Bob and Greta Mae purchased the Ford Lincoln Mercury dealership in Charles City. He owned the dealership until his retirement in 2001. Bob loved spending his time outdoors. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time at his lake home in Minnesota. Living family members include his wife, Greta Mae; children: Steve (Lisa) Elthon of Charles City, Dan (Tammy) Elthon of Charles City, and Vicki (David) Shearin of Las Vegas, Nevada; six grandchildren: Spencer (Danielle) Elthon, Meghan (Josh) Dumas, Tristan Elthon, Andy (Abbey) Elthon, Matt (Angie) Elthon, and Ashley (Eric) Wells; six great-grandchildren: Samuel & Owen Elthon, Dawson & Elsie Dumas, and Benjamin & Jackson Elthon; and two sisters: Mary (Kenny) Midtgaard and Betty (Bob) Dods. He was preceded in death by his parents.
March 5, 1936 - October 19, 202103/05/193610/19/2021
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Susan & Alan Graf
October 22, 2021
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Love, Frank and Marian Baynham
October 21, 2021
Bennie and Bob, We are sending you and yours our thoughts and prayers and hope Bob's garden of trees will see many people enjoying life in its shade.
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Vicki (Elthon) Shearin
November 9, 2021
Testimony I shared at Dad’s funeral: Since Pastor Larson wasn’t very well acquainted with Dad, mom said she wanted one of us to mention how much Dad loved to tell jokes. So I asked my brothers, Steve and Dan, to try to remember one of Dad’s favorite jokes and for one of... Continue Reading
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Marlene Kruger
October 22, 2021
Greta, I’m so sorry. Marlene Kruger.
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Jim Lack
October 22, 2021
Greta Mae, Dan,Steve and families. I am so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I know there will be empty feelings in your hearts over this for a long time and want you to know that my family and myself will be thinking of you all. Try to remember all the good times, as will... Continue Reading
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Mark and Cassie Hicks
October 22, 2021
Vicki and family, I was so blessed to have met your family and wonderful Dad at such a young age. He is now enjoying Heaven! Praying for Comfort.
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October 22, 2021
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October 21, 2021
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Gene & Patti Invie
October 21, 2021
We will miss Bob's smiling face at Lake Ada. You hold a special place in our hearts. We are so fortunate to have known him.

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Joan Pritchard
October 21, 2021
Condolences to Bennie, Bob and the entire family from Norman and Joan, Christ Church, Longboat Key, Florida. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7
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Debra McKenna
October 21, 2021
Dear Bennie and Bob, I am so sorry to hear about your brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Debra McKenna

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Deb Roberts
October 20, 2021
My condolences to the Elthon family. Bob was a big personality and will be greatly missed.
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