Robert "Bob" Schwingendorf

June 28th, 1941 - February 24th, 2018

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Robert “Bob” Schwingendorf, 76, of Winterset, previously of Munster, Indiana, died February 24, 2018, at the West Bridge Care and Rehab in Winterset.
A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 28, at Ochiltree Funeral Service in Winterset. Funeral Services are planned for 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 1, at Ochiltree Funeral Service with burial in the Iowa Veterans Cemetery near Van Meter. Memorials may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association and/or the Wounded Warrior Project. Online condolence may be left at ochiltree.com.
Robert James Schwingendorf, son of Orville and Blanche (Miller) Schwingendorf, was born June 28, 1941, in Hammond, Indiana. He graduated from Hammond High School in 1959 and continued his education at Purdue University. Bob played football for the Boilermakers and obtained two Master’s Degrees from Purdue. Bob met Kathryn Cougill Hindmarch while teaching at George Rogers Clark High School, and they were united in marriage on May 4, 1968, in Hammond, Indiana. He then served in the United State Army during the Vietnam conflict and was awarded a Purple Heart and a Silver Star.
Bob worked as a teacher at Thornton Fractional High School and later became a Vice Principal. During his teaching career he loved being a coach; coaching football, bowling and badminton. He had a passion for antiques and collectibles and enjoyed refinishing furniture. Bob enjoyed going to Little Fish Lake in Michigan with his family. Above all else, Bob was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend who cherished the time he was able to spend with his family and friends.
Bob is survived by his wife of 49 years, Kathryn Schwingendorf of Urbandale; twin sons, Robert Schwingendorf and family; James (Tasha) Schwingendorf of West Des Moines; grandchildren, Tealey, Brent, and Blake Schwingendorf; brother, Charles (Yoko) Schwingendorf of Anchorage, AK; brother-in-law, Terry (Jeana) Hindmarch and his daughter, Michelle; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Orville and Blanche Schwingendorf.

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	Name	Robert "Bob" Schwingendorf
	Date of Birth	June 28th, 1941
	Date of Death	February 24th, 2018

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	Funeral Home	Ochiltree Funeral Service
	Address	1823 North John Wayne Drive Winterset IA 50273 United States

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Ann Marquart published a tribute .

Friends from the Methodist Church in Hammond are so sad. Bob was a wonderful man and everyone respected and loved him. We are so sorry for you and your family.


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Karen Church published a tribute .

Kathy, Please accept my sympathy on your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Karen Church


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Andrew Beison published a tribute .

To the Schwingendorf family my thoughts and prayers are with you. Every time I visit Mom and Dad I look over the fence and I still see myself playing in the yard or swimming with Robert and James. Those were days that will never escape my memory. I always respected Mr. Schwingendorf and he will be missed.


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Bob & Roberta Beison published a tribute .

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family with the passing of Bob. Bob&Roberta Beison


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Judy (Lundgren) & Ed Krupa published a tribute .

Please accept our sympathy and understanding for your loss.


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Sending our condolences. You guys are in our thoughts. Take care.


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Karen Beison Nelson published a tribute .

So sorry to hear of Mr. Schwingendorf's passing. I truly have many fond memories of the entire family, and admired his vast knowledge and his love for antiques. Prayers for all family and friends for comfort and peace.


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Tonya Thurman published a tribute .

Dear Family - I'm very sorry for the loss you have suffered and the grief you must be experiencing at this time. There are no words that can ease the pain of losing someone so beloved. May you find comfort and peace in knowing that Mr. Bob is in God's memory and will one day be restored back to life in peaceful, paradise conditions with no more suffering, tears, sickness, or death (Acts 24:15, Psalm 37:29, Rev. 21:3, 4).


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Joanne Churilla published a tribute .

Kathy, I am so sorry for your loss and dealing with Alzheimer's Disease. My dad and brother both suffered from that. You are in my prayers and thoughts and I pray that God brings you comfort and peace in the days ahead. Take care of you.


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Don Maccartney published a tribute .

Kathy & family, Carolyn and I would like to express our heartfelt condolences in the passing of Bob. Don & Carolyn MacCartney (1959 Morton classmate)


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Joe Petska published a tribute .

Sorry to read about your loss. Your family is in our prayers.


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Dennis Orr published a tribute .

Dear Kathy So sorry for your loss. I know these are tough times but you will get through it. I remember our good times at old Oliver P. Morton High School.I am sure you do too.My best wishes for you. God Bless


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William Schmid published a tribute .

Kathy: I am so sorry for your loss. Bill Schmid '59


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Roberta Jocius published a tribute .

Dear Kathy and Family, I am so sorry. I am thinking of you all. Roberta


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Gerry Fessler published a tribute .

Prayers to the Schwingendorf family.


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