ars Bob delivered the Des Moines Register to Muscatine residents on West Second and West Third Street. He was always having fun with his dog, Chang, roller skating, while singing Onward Christian Solders. Riding his bike and Whizzer motorbike were also favorite past times of Bob's. He loved hunting and fishing with his dad. Bob graduated from Muscatine High School, class of 1953, and attended Muscatine Junior College. Shortly after graduating from Muscatine Junior College, Bob enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving from August 28, 1957 until August 27, 1959. He trained in Fort Carson, Colorado and was discharged from Fort Riley, Kansas, in the First Infantry Division. After being discharged from active duty he served in the reserves for two years. He loved the outdoors and took a job with Hahn Sand and Gravel, retiring after 47 years. Bob was a strong, generous, hardworking man, and always enjoyed spending time with family. He loved to travel, especially out west, and enjoyed classical music. He was a member of the First Baptist Church. Those left to honor his memory include one brother, Douglas B. Bollinger and wife, Jeanne, of Phoenix, Arizona; three sisters, JoAnn Gibson and husband, Monte, of Morton, Illinois, Beth Campbell and husband, Rod, of Davenport, and Debra Smith and husband, Jeffrey, of Windsor, Colorado; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold M. and Ruth D. Bollinger.
Ralph J Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home
Muscatine, IA 52761
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