Robert "Bob" O. Vonderau's Obituary
Robert “Bob” O. Vonderau, 98, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at Woodview, A Waters Community, Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne, he was the son of the late Paul and Emma (Rosebrock) Vonderau. He was an active member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne where he held various offices. The US Army Air Corps veteran served his country as a weather man during World War II. He retired in 1981 as the owner/operator of Vonderau Plumbing and Heating after 30 years and was a lifelong farmer. He was also a private pilot for over 30 years and a member of the Maumee Valley Heritage Corridor Incorporated.
He is survived by his children, Elaine (Dick) Nietert and Marshall (Connie) Vonderau both of New Haven; five grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by his wives, Alberta in 1966 and Henrietta in 2014; and siblings, Walter Vonderau, Ruth Juergens, Marie Moehring, and Mildred Heine.
Funeral service is 10 a.m. Friday, September 18, 2015 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 7710 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne with calling one hour prior. Pastor Steve Ahlersmeyer officiating. Burial in the church cemetery with military honors. In lieu of flowers, preferred memorials are to St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Endowment Fund.
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