Arnold “Bob” Plowman

Obituary

Arnold “Bob” James Plowman was born on August 21, 1925, in Roseland, Minnesota. He was the son of Arnold and Jeanette (Poortvliet) Plowman. Bob was baptized as an infant and was later confirmed in his faith as a youth. He received his education in Danube, Minnesota, and was a graduate of the Danube High School Class of 1944.

Bob entered active military service in the United States Army on April 19, 1945, at Fort Snelling, Minnesota, and served his country during World War II. He received an Honorable Discharge on October 9, 1946, at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and continued to serve through September 21, 1951. Bob achieved the rank of Corporal (CPL). Bob also received a World War II Victory Medal.

On June 7, 1949, Bob was united in marriage to Della Hassell at the Dutch Reform Church in Roseland, Minnesota. This marriage was blessed with two children, Sondra and Mark. Bob and Della resided in Waconia and Bird Island, Minnesota, before moving to Hutchinson in 1954. They shared 58 years of marriage until Della passed away on June 25, 2007.

Bob was employed as a salesman for many years at Plowman’s Inc. later known as Hutch Auto and currently Jay Malone. He retired in 2005. Bob was a former member of Shalom Baptist Church in Hutchinson and is currently a member of Hunters Ridge Community Church in Hutchinson. He was also an active member of the Gideons International and volunteered at Gideons Jail Ministry for 34 years.

Bob enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, and reading and studying the Bible. Bob was always doing God’s work in sharing the powerful message of the Bible. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family, grandchildren and friends.

In 2016, Bob moved into the Oaks in Hutchinson. When he needed assistance with his daily care, he became a resident at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson on October 24, 2017. He passed away there on Tuesday, June 26, 2018, at the age of 92 years. Blessed be his memory.

Bob is survived by his:
Daughter, Sondra Berghuis of Eagan, MN;
Son, Mark J. Plowman and his wife, Annette, of Hutchinson, MN;
Grandchildren, Holly (Jason) Rose, Meghan (Mike) Curry, Kassie (Brandon) Gatz;
Great-Grandchildren, Hannah Rose, Harper Rose, Jonathan Rose, Corbin Curry, Hailey Curry, and Paul Gatz;
Step Great-Grandchildren, Rhianna (Jordan) Johnson, and Jaxon Larson;
Step Great Great Grandchild, Aurora Johnson;
Many other relatives and friends.

Bob is preceded in death by his: Parents, Arnold and Jeanette Plowman; Wife, Della Plowman; Siblings, Jacob Plowman, Alfred “Fritz” Plowman, Nellie Shir, Henrietta Vos, Annie Hubers, Marion Cerny, Blanche Damhof, and Arline Mulder; and Step Grandchildren, Heather “Sissy” Larson and Justin Larson.