Robert Lee was born on July 23, 1943, on a farm near Maurice, the son of Garrett and Margaret (Popma) Wichers. He was raised in the Maurice area, where he attended school through the eighth grade, and then helped on the family farm.
He was united in marriage to Wanda Joyce Herweyer on June 5, 1964, at the First Christian Reformed Church in Orange City. They made their home on a farm near Orange City, where they raised their four daughters. Wanda passed away on January 16, 2020, after more than 55 years of marriage.
Bob was a member of the First Reformed Church in Maurice and worked at Alton Premium Feeds and Mix-Rite in Sioux Center, delivering feed all across the area. He was a "Jack of all trades" and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening. He was known for his delicious tomatoes, which he graciously shared with anyone he could. His family and faith were extremely important to him, and many people knew him from his attendance at his grandchildren's activities.
Survivors include his four daughters, Kim Krull, and her fiancé, Kirk Te Grootenhuis, of Alton; Lisa Major, of Marysville, Washington; Robyn, and her husband, Chris Parks, of Marble, Minnesota; and Jody, and her husband, Jason Albers, of Alton; ten grandchildren, Savanah Hall, and her friend, John Wilt, Jesse, and her husband, Brandon Mars, Tanner Krull, Mallory, and her husband, Anthony Bacon, Mackenzie Albrecht, Jordyn Albrecht, and her fiancé, Cody McGavran, Isabella Parks, Maria Albers, Greg Albers, and Ellie Albers; eleven great-grandchildren; four siblings; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a great-grandson, Isaac Mars; and his eight siblings.
Memorial Service: 25 August 2021 - First Reformed Church - Maurice, Iowa
Officiant: Rev. Wick Hubers
Interment: Sherman Township Cemetery - Rural Maurice, Iowa
Arrangements: Oolman Funeral Home - Orange City, Iowa
Source: Oolman Funeral Home
Robert Lee was born on July 23, 1943, on a farm near Maurice, the son of Garrett and Margaret (Popma) Wichers. He was raised in the Maurice area, where he attended school through the eighth grade, and then helped on the family farm.
He was united in marriage to Wanda Joyce Herweyer on June 5, 1964, at the First Christian Reformed Church in Orange City. They made their home on a farm near Orange City, where they raised their four daughters. Wanda passed away on January 16, 2020, after more than 55 years of marriage.
Bob was a member of the First Reformed Church in Maurice and worked at Alton Premium Feeds and Mix-Rite in Sioux Center, delivering feed all across the area. He was a "Jack of all trades" and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening. He was known for his delicious tomatoes, which he graciously shared with anyone he could. His family and faith were extremely important to him, and many people knew him from his attendance at his grandchildren's activities.
Survivors include his four daughters, Kim Krull, and her fiancé, Kirk Te Grootenhuis, of Alton; Lisa Major, of Marysville, Washington; Robyn, and her husband, Chris Parks, of Marble, Minnesota; and Jody, and her husband, Jason Albers, of Alton; ten grandchildren, Savanah Hall, and her friend, John Wilt, Jesse, and her husband, Brandon Mars, Tanner Krull, Mallory, and her husband, Anthony Bacon, Mackenzie Albrecht, Jordyn Albrecht, and her fiancé, Cody McGavran, Isabella Parks, Maria Albers, Greg Albers, and Ellie Albers; eleven great-grandchildren; four siblings; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a great-grandson, Isaac Mars; and his eight siblings.
Memorial Service: 25 August 2021 - First Reformed Church - Maurice, Iowa
Officiant: Rev. Wick Hubers
Interment: Sherman Township Cemetery - Rural Maurice, Iowa
Arrangements: Oolman Funeral Home - Orange City, Iowa
Source: Oolman Funeral Home
Family Members
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Irene Blanch Wichers Zublis
1925–1992
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Joyce Marie Wichers Siemonsma
1930–2005
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Russell Duane "Russ" Wichers Sr
1932–2015
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Baby Wichers
1932–1932
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Donald Leroy Wichers
1933–2016
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Allen Dale Wichers
1937–2017
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Betty Goldene Wichers Pott
1938–2019
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Lola Jeane Wichers Heys
1942–2019
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Alma Fay Wichers Engeltjes
1944–2022
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