Robert Carl Iftner

We are sending loving thoughts and prayers to a great family of a great man. It was an honor knowing all of you

A tapestry of condolences is woven for the Iftner family, in the loss of your dear loved one and our Harvard High School Principal. As the 'odd one out' student: not a jock, 'bandie', or cheerleader, it meant a lot to me when Mr. Iftner stopped me in passing one day in the Harvard High School halls. "Ruth, isn't it?" "Yes", I answered. He made some small talk about my family's farm and my older brother, and then he sincerely said: "Keep up the good work!" as he patted my shoulder. I walked a...

Mr. Iftner was such a kind man. I remember visiting him at his house and having great conversations. His garden was always a huge success for which he shared his bounty with us. My condolences to the Iftner family.

Love,

The Murrers

Very sorry to hear about the death of Mr. Iftner and heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. Having graduated HHS in 1983 and then moved to Florida after college to start my life, I would think from time to time about a number of people who had influence in my life wondering where they were and what they were up to; he was one of them.

I may have graduated from a relatively tiny high school in what many people may describe as the 'boondocks'; however the faculty at HHS did a...

So sad to hear of Mr Iftner's passing. He was an outstanding principal, a great American patriot and most importantly, a good man. If we only had more men like him in our educational system, today's kids would be much better off. I can think of no better epitaph for anyone than "He made a difference". Well, Mr. Iftner was a man who did indeed make a difference. Godspeed.
Dave Schumacher, Class of '79.

Bob was one of a kind...No work was beneath him...He loved to laugh...He was opinionated and stood fast for what he believed...He'd do anything for his family, his neighbors, and the kids at Harvard High School...He was loyal to his friends and forever a City of Harvard advocate...He was ever the encourager...He was a real "go to" guy...all characteristics of a man worth knowing. Golly, he was fun! Blessings to Marie and the kids.

My heartfelt condolences to the Iftner family. Mr. Iftner touched and enriched so many lives. Thank you Pops and God bless.

Our hearts go out to the Iftner Family.
He was our neighbor and friend. He loved to watch our children play and explore in the backyard. We will miss our conversations and the wonderful veggies from his garden.

I Was sad to hear of Bob's passing. He was a great person. I was fortunate to have known him. The world would be a better place with more people like him.