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Robert Tonelli

Des Moines, Iowa

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Robert (Bob) Tonelli Des Moines - Robert (Bob) Tonelli, 77, died on March 6, 2021 peacefully at home. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 51 years, Carolyn. He is survived by son Victor, daughter-in-law Darcie Vandegrift, family Melissa and Kim Curran-Moore, grandkids Ann, Risa, Eli,...

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Loved this guy! He was a US Army Captain, Co Commander, in Wash, D.C. and I was his Exec Officer ( XO) in 1978-9. We last linked up in Indianapolis, IN, where he was Battalion CDR in 1986! Miss him...

Blessings to your family. Special teenage memory on Dutton Street.

I was thinking about Bob today and did a search, only to find he had passed away. My condolences to his loved ones. Bob was a fine man, a courageous Vietnam Vet. We worked together for awhile, but most importantly I considered him a friend. I will never forget introducing him as such, on stage in front of a large audience as he was about to introduce Ross Perot to the crowd of supporters. See you in the next life Bob.

I would like to extend my condolences to Nancy (Karen) and their family and friends.
May God bless you all and keep you near.
Chaplain Susie

Hi my name is Patty Stevens as Bob would know me. I went to grammar school at St. Roses with him. I thought he was a nice boy and very cute. He probably didn’t notice me, but I sure would have liked to have been a friend of his. We graduated in 57 and I never saw him again. Always wondered what happened to him. So sorry to hear that he passed. It certainly is a loss for you. God Bless

We are grateful for Bob's life and his gift of Victor to the world.
You are all in our thoughts.

Bob would stop and talk with us during sunrise coffee on the deck. He would walk his dog and talk with her. Bob will be deeply missed as a wonderful neighbor and friend.