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Robert Holmberg Obituary
Robert Rodney Holmberg went home to live with his father on Saturday, October 10, 2020. He was born on July 6, 1945, in New Prague, Minnesota, to Rodney Leroy Holmberg and Eleanor Rose Freid Holmberg who preceded him in death.
Bob owned Goff Electric and taught Industrial Electricity at Central Virginia Community College for 23 years, but his real love was farming. He had a beef cattle farm where he also raised, trained, and showed horses.
Bob was a 3rd degree Master Mason, member of Thomas J Traylor Lodge 348, where he was the Chaplain; Kazim Shrine Temple, Lynchburg Shrine Club, and Central Virginia Shrine Clowns; Loyal Order of Moose, Lodge 715; Campbell County Cattleman's Association; NRA Institute for Legislative Action; and an auxiliary member of American Legion Post 16.
He is survived by his life partner, Jane Eckes; his stepdaughter, Heather Edwards; two grandsons, Alden and Harrison Edwards; his uncle, David Holmberg and his wife, Viola; his adopted brother and friend, Joseph Haberly, and numerous other friends.
Bob will truly be missed by everyone who knew him.
A celebration of life service followed by Masonic Rites will be held 1 p.m., Saturday, October 17, 2020, in the chapel of Heritage Funeral Service.
Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory (434) 239-2405 is assisting the family. Memories and thoughts may be shared with the family at www.heritagefuneralandcremation.com.
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Pam Dalton
October 10, 2025
It's been 5 yrs and still miss you as I did in 2020. You were a great guy.
Miss you Bob.
Pam Dalton
October 9, 2023
It's been 3 yrs and it doesn't even seem possible. You we're a very good friend and man . You touched my heart.
You left to soon.
Tony Moore
November 21, 2020
Bob was nice to mow and bale my field twice a year for many years. Always smiling and stopped to chat.
Jerry Keith Dalton
October 21, 2020
I just found out today that heaven gained a wonderful man. I may have just been the one who cleaned his house for him but he and I could talk for a long time. Stuff that peed him off lol or I could talk to him about something upsetting me . Shep his spoiled baby was special to. He knew my car because I would bring him breakfast too.
Bob my dear friend I will miss you .
Margie Darby
October 15, 2020
Mr . Holmberg was a most wonderful man. He and his presence will surely be missed. If there ever was a living angel he certainly was one. Rest in peace my friend.
Mary Ellen Norberg
October 15, 2020
Thanks for being a part of my family for 40 years as the husband to my sister, Nancy, a brother-in- law to me, Linda, and Susan. You were helpful to our mother in many ways and to us. We appreciated your kindnesses. May you be in the presence of our Lord.
Thank you Lord for all the blessings you bestowed on Bob during his lifetime here on earth. Please comfort those who are left behind and bring them peace.
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Celebration of Life
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Heritage Funeral Service & Crematory427 Graves Mill Road, Lynchburg, VA 24502
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