Robert W. Vander Zee

Robert W. “Bob” Vander Zee of Sioux City passed away suddenly Friday June 10, 2016 at a Sioux City hospital. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at Heritage, Northern Hills, 4000 Teton Trace, with Reverend Jeff Swanson officiating. A private family burial will be prior to the service. Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.meyerbroschapels.com

Bob was born in Iowa City, September 25, 1926, the son of Dr. Jacob and Ethel (McKnight) Vander Zee. He attended University High School in Iowa City and graduated from the University of Iowa in Political Science. Bob was a member of the SAE fraternity. On February 18, 1951 Bob and Joan Mangelsdorf were united in marriage in Iowa City. To that union three sons were born. Bob was a member of St. John Lutheran Church. He served as president for two years and sang in the choir for many years. He was president of the Motor Carriers Association, worked in the traffic department of the Chicago Great Western Railroad and a Traffic Manager for Yellow Freight. Bob delivered Meal on Wheels for many years. Bob loved hunting, sports, gardening, Bridge and was a member of the Senior Center. He especially loved his family.

Survivors include his wife Joan of 65 years, sons Dr. John and wife Chris of Rock Rapids, Robert Jr. and wife Sandra of Delavan, Wisconsin and Tom of Sioux City; grandson Joe and wife Meredith and their children Reece, Liam, Ayda, Blake, and Nora, grandson Jacob and his wife Beth and their children Jacob Jr., and Charlie Bell, and grandson Daniel and his wife Jamie and their daughter Gwen.

He was proceeded in death by his parents, and his brother Lt. Colonel John Vander Zee.

In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation, St. John Lutheran Church or give a big hug to someone you love.