Robert "Bob" C Pedersen

Robert "Bob" C. Pedersen, 80, of Sioux City, IA, formerly of South Sioux City, NE passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at his residence.Memorial services will be at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, July 1, 2017 at Mohr Funeral Home in South Sioux City, NE. Visitation with the family present will begin at 10:00 A.M. at the funeral home.Bob was born on August 24, 1936 in rural Jackson, NE, the son of Rasmus and Carrie (Dyer) Pedersen. He attended South Sioux City High School and worked at Chesterman's for 41 years. Bob and Elaine Sappingfield were married on January 25, 1955 at Boals Methodist Church in South Sioux City, NE. After his retirement from Chesterman's, he worked briefly at Sarah Lee, and was also the Janitor at the Methodist Church for several years.He was a member of the Sioux City Men's Bowling Association and was an avid bowler. He loved to fish and enjoyed camping, woodworking, baking, Husker football, NASCAR and NHRA drag racing.Survivors include his wife, Elaine Pedersen of Sioux City, IA; children, Robin Johnson of Longview, WA and Bob Pedersen, Jr. of South Sioux City, NE; 5 granddaughters, Brooke Pedersen (Joe Felix), Amber (Scott) Ellison, Kady Medina, Jessica (Korey) Moffatt and Tory Hartman; 9 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Carol Veenker.He was preceded in death by his parents, Rasmus and Carrie Pedersen; a daughter, Dana Cooper; and brothers, Orville and Stanley Pedersen.