Robert-Sturk-Obituary

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Robert Lee Sturk

Hampton, Virginia

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February 22, 2016
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Hampton, Virginia

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R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home - Hampton Obituary

Colonel Robert L. Sturk, USAF, retired, a resident of Hampton, Virginia, since 1976 died at Sentara Heart Hospital, Norfolk, Virginia, February 22, 2016, at the age of 85. Colonel Sturk was born in Randolph Vermont and lived in Bethel where he graduated from Whitcomb High School in 1948. After...

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Sorry for your loss. We were glad to have had the opportunity to get to know Bob. He was a good man who loved his family. Thinking of you in this time of grief.

Aunt Alice, Bruce , Rebecca and Family. I will keep you in my thoughts today as your honor "Uncle Bob" as he was always known to me .
I still have many of the things that my father saved as a testament to the friendship that Bob and my Dad had for over half a century. Pictures from UVM,the cross country trip to Yellowstone, pictures from the camp in Bethel , newspaper clippings from his service to our country ,as well as letters and tapes Bob sent ,and finally pictures of...

When I saw Mr. Sturk's obituary, it brought back a lot great memories. I enjoyed the times we went fishing and clamming. I am sure that he will be missed by all that knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time.

Loved our PaPa Bob so much. Such good memories of growing up with the Sturk Family. Bob Sturk was a good family man, we all enjoyed his humor so much.
He was special to my children too. Hold your precious memories close to your hearts. Peace and Prayers be with you all during this time.

Much Love ~ Merriam, Claire & Davis Osburn
(Mina Sturks Sister) XOXOX

Loved our Papa Bob so much. Such good memories of growing up with the Sturk family. Bob Sturk mean't a lot to my children too. He was full of great humor and a good family man. Peace be with you all during this time. Hold your precious memories close to your heart. Much Love, Merriam, Claire and Davis Osburn (Mina Sturks Sister) XOXOX

Our family is praying for your family during this difficult time. What an honorable man Mr. Sturk was. Thinking of you all in these days to come.

I will miss Mr. Bob's quick wit and droll humor. He always made me laugh. His love and devotion to Ms. Alice was one to be emulated, and I'll miss hearing him tell vivid stories of their life together. He will be missed!
Prayers and great love to Ms. Alice and the entire family in this time of grief. <3

We are so sorry to learn of Bob's passing. He will be missed by so many, including those of us who knew him through the church. He was such a fine, Christian man who always shared a kind word with a smile on his face. Please know that the entire family will remain in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. God bless you and give you peace.