Robert 'Bob' Dean Walke

Obituary Robert "Bob" Walke, age 77, of Guttenberg, IA, died Wednesday, June 19, 2019. He was born on January 6, 1942 in Communia, IA, the son of Kenneth & Eunice (Zittergruen) Walke. Bob was baptized and confirmed at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Elkport. He graduated from the Guttenberg High School and furthered his education at Wartburg College. For many years Bob tilled the land on his familys farm outside of Guttenberg until his retirement. On May 7, 1966, Bob was united in marriage with Joan Burrack at the Lutheran Church in Farmersburg, IA, and together they were blessed with three daughters, Traci, Desiree & Stephanie. During his time on earth, Bob was very involved with community and social organizations such as serving as a Clayton County Supervisor for 24 years. He also served on the Clayton County Fair Board, Northeast Iowa Antique Association, Prairie La Porte Masonic Lodge in Guttenberg, El Kahir Shrine in Cedar Rapids where he served on the Color Guard, Guttenberg School Board, Jesters, 4-H & Northeast Iowa Shrine. Outside of his civic duties, Bob enjoyed golfing, gardening, woodworking, playing cards and attending flea markets. Bob will be forever loved and cherished by his wife of 53 years, Joan; daughters Traci (Cory) Ryan, Desiree Walke, and Stephanie (Josh) Chappell; grandchildren; Paige Grohn and Gracelyn Chappell; mother Eunice Walke and many other relatives and friends. Bob was preceded in death by his Father Kenneth Walke in 1982. Bobs family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to the Hawkeye, IA, First Responders, Fayette County Sherriffs Department & Ambulance Crew and the staff at Gunderson Palmer Lutheran Hospital in West Union for their care and compassion. Services Visitation Sunday June 23, 2019 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home and Crematory Services 207 South 1st Street Guttenberg, IA 52052 Visitation Monday June 24, 2019 9:00 AM to 9:55 AM St. John's Lutheran Church 203 Pearl St Guttenberg, IA 52052 Funeral Service Monday June 24, 2019 10:00 AM St. John's Lutheran Church 203 Pearl St Guttenberg, IA 52052 Interment following funeral service Ceres Cemetery Hwy 52 Guttenberg, IA 52052