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Robert John "Bob" Byersdorfer
1950 - 2025
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Robert Byersdorfer Obituary
FAIRBANK - Robert "Bob" John Byersdorfer, 74, of Fairbank, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025, at the Cedar Valley Hospice Home in Waterloo.
He was born Dec. 27, 1950, in Oelwein, the son of Richard and Lucille (Schomer) Byersdorfer. Bob grew up on the family farm south of Fairbank and attended Triumph rural school through eighth grade before graduating from Jesup Community Schools in 1968.
After high school, Bob was drafted into the United States Army, where he spent most of his service in Alaska. Upon returning home, he worked for Gulf States Plastic in Oelwein before later retiring from John Deere after 19 years of service.
On June 9, 1979, Bob married Pam Pitlik of Mount Vernon and together they made their home south of Fairbank, raising their three sons. Bob enjoyed working and playing on the farm and spending time with his family, especially in the timber along the river. He also loved mowing the lawn and tinkering with anything outdoors. Bob was a member of the Fairbank American Legion and a longtime member of the Fairbank Knights of Columbus. He served on the Wapsie Valley Board of Education and was a lifelong member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, where he was an active member of the choir.
Above all, Bob was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was extremely proud of his family, and his loss will be deeply felt by all who knew him.
He is survived by his wife Pam; three sons, Adam (Amanda), Benjamin and Caleb (Rosanna); seven grandchildren, Evan, Braden, Jacob, Ilse, Anna Lena, Edgar and Freddie; one brother, Richard (Donna) Byersdorfer, Jr.; one brother-in-law, Greg (Joyce) Pitlik; one sister-in-law, Andi Covington (Wayne); along with several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and father- and mother-in-law Merrill and Harriet Pitlik.
Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 29, at Woods Funeral Home, Fairbank, with a 7 p.m. Knights of Columbus Rosary.
Funeral services begin at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30, at Woods Funeral Home.
Military Rites will be conferred by Fairbank American Legion Fortsch-Duffy Post 552.
Interment will be in Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Fairbank.
Memorials may be made to the family for later designation.
Lunch will be served at the Fairbank American Legion following the service.
Online condolences can be left at www.woodsfuneralhome.net
He was born Dec. 27, 1950, in Oelwein, the son of Richard and Lucille (Schomer) Byersdorfer. Bob grew up on the family farm south of Fairbank and attended Triumph rural school through eighth grade before graduating from Jesup Community Schools in 1968.
After high school, Bob was drafted into the United States Army, where he spent most of his service in Alaska. Upon returning home, he worked for Gulf States Plastic in Oelwein before later retiring from John Deere after 19 years of service.
On June 9, 1979, Bob married Pam Pitlik of Mount Vernon and together they made their home south of Fairbank, raising their three sons. Bob enjoyed working and playing on the farm and spending time with his family, especially in the timber along the river. He also loved mowing the lawn and tinkering with anything outdoors. Bob was a member of the Fairbank American Legion and a longtime member of the Fairbank Knights of Columbus. He served on the Wapsie Valley Board of Education and was a lifelong member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, where he was an active member of the choir.
Above all, Bob was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was extremely proud of his family, and his loss will be deeply felt by all who knew him.
He is survived by his wife Pam; three sons, Adam (Amanda), Benjamin and Caleb (Rosanna); seven grandchildren, Evan, Braden, Jacob, Ilse, Anna Lena, Edgar and Freddie; one brother, Richard (Donna) Byersdorfer, Jr.; one brother-in-law, Greg (Joyce) Pitlik; one sister-in-law, Andi Covington (Wayne); along with several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and father- and mother-in-law Merrill and Harriet Pitlik.
Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 29, at Woods Funeral Home, Fairbank, with a 7 p.m. Knights of Columbus Rosary.
Funeral services begin at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30, at Woods Funeral Home.
Military Rites will be conferred by Fairbank American Legion Fortsch-Duffy Post 552.
Interment will be in Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Fairbank.
Memorials may be made to the family for later designation.
Lunch will be served at the Fairbank American Legion following the service.
Online condolences can be left at www.woodsfuneralhome.net
Published by The Timaru Herald on Dec. 27, 2025.
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