Robert E. Bunch, 67, of Sioux City passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at a local hospital.
Services will be held at 11:30 A.M. Monday, January 23, 2017 at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel. Visitation will be Sunday, January 22, 2017 from 2:00-6:00 P.M. with the family present from 4:00-6:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Robert was born November 30, 1949 in Sioux City, the son of John S. Bunch Sr. and Leshia (Marshall) Bunch. He graduated from East High School and then enlisted in the United States Navy for four years. After his honorable discharge, Robert joined the Air Guard for 30 plus years, retiring as a Master Sergeant. Robert married Louette Moon on May 23, 1970 in Sioux City.
Robert enjoyed camping, fishing, gardening, and cycling in RAGBRAI. He was very artistic and creative and was an avid Hawkeye and Green Bay Packers fan. Above all, Robert loved spending time with his family.
Survivors include his wife Louette Bunch of Sioux City; children: Debbie (Kent) Maeschen of North Sioux City, Beckie Bunch of Le Mars, IA, Chad (Lacey) Bunch of Le Mars, IA, and Brandon (Jessica) Bunch of Sioux City; twelve grandchildren; one great grandchild; a brother James (Carol) Bunch of Sioux City; and a sister Eva May (Tom) Richards of Sioux City.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother John Bunch Jr., sister Marsha Criddle, and a grandson Ryan Walsted.