Service Information
Robert "Bob" Sitz, age 85, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson.
Funeral Service will be held Monday, August 23, 2021, at 1:00 P.M. at Grace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson with interment in Oakland Cemetery in Hutchinson.
Visitation will be held Sunday, August 22, 2021, from 4:00-7:00 P.M. at Grace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday.
Military Honors by the Hutchinson Memorial Rifle Squad.
Obituary
Robert “Bob” Sitz was born on May 16, 1936, in Hutchinson, Minnesota. He was the son of Hubert and Meta (Polchow) Sitz. Bob was baptized as an infant and later confirmed in his faith as a youth both at Zion Lutheran Church in West Lynn Township in Hutchinson. He attended Hutchinson High School, where he was a graduate with the class of 1954.
Bob enlisted in the United States Army on June 7, 1954. He served during the Korean War. Bob was honorably discharged on June 7, 1957, having achieved the rank PVT - 2.
On June 27, 1957, Bob was married to Mary Ipock at High Point Community Church in Dixon, Missouri. Their marriage was blessed with two sons, Terry and Kenneth. They made their home in Hutchinson.
He was an outdoorsman enjoying fishing, hunting, traveling, gardening and had a love for farming. He cherished his family, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Hutchinson VFW Post 906 and Hutchinson American Legion Post 96.
Bob passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at Harmony River in Hutchinson, Minnesota, at the age of 85 years.
Blessed be his memory.
Bob is survived by his:
Wife, Mary Sitz of Hutchinson, MN;
Sons, Terry Sitz and his wife, Lisa, of Hutchinson, MN,
Kenneth Sitz and his wife, Jonnie, of Hutchinson, MN;
Grandchildren, Nicole Nephew and her husband, Shane, Alyssa Sitz and her husband, Blaise Jiskra-Lorenzen, Kenneth Kennard, Justin Sitz, Kelli Bloom and her husband, Jimmy, Katie Sitz, and Logan Sitz;
Great-Grandchildren, Anastasia Berghuis, Haily Grinder, Zackary Wright, Cora Sitz, Judah Sitz, Nash Nephew, Knox Nephew, and Adeline Lorenzen;
Sister-in-law, Gail Litszinger, of Mountain Grove, MO;
Brother-in-law, Wilfred Alexander, of Dixon, MO;
Many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Bob is preceded in death by his Parents, Hubert and Meta Sitz; Grandchildren, Lucas Sitz, Aaron Pulkrabek; Sister in Infancy; Sisters, Adeline Kowske, Eunice Bunkowski, Lois (Orville) Vorbek; Daughter-in-law, Renae Sitz, Brothers-in-law, Harold Clark, Charlie Kowski, Jerry Bunkowski, Orville Vorbeck, Chester Bass, and Ralph Litszinger; Sister-in-Law, Georgia Alexander.
Sue Elling says
Sending thoughts and prayers to you and your family
Mark & Martha Santelman says
Ken, Terry, My human nature was saddened to read about the passing of your father. My Redeemed nature was gladdened because I know that Bob is in heaven. Grace Lutheran is filled with many wonderful people of which I have fond memories since my confirmation in 1972. Your parents, and both of you, are part of those happy times. May God bless your reunion we call a funeral. Warmly, Mark Santelman, Winthrop, MN
Mark Wodarczyk says
So sorry to hear about Bob. We regret not having been able to talk with him more. Our thoughts are with all of you family.
Mark, Suzy, Max, and Alexa Wodarczyk.
Ruth Anne Huebner says
It’s so hard when we lose our loved ones. Good for Uncle Bob! An empty spot in the lives of his loved ones left behind yet. I always wish for one more conversation, one more touch, one more cup of coffee & “cooookie” together. Lots of good memories from a very active life! Thanking God for his gift of salvation & hope for our reunion in heaven. To God Be The Glory!
janell booth says
Ken, Terry and your families. Many memories on Jefferson growing up with the Sitzs. My heart goes out to you. May God continue to hold you through this time and give you peace.
Mike Olson says
I’m so sorry to the passing. He was a good man.i really enjoyed hunting. Fishing with the man .he was like a dad to me he will be missed.