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Robert Sturtz Obituary
May 21, 1935 - November 28, 2021
Bellingham, Washington - Robert D. Sturtz, age 86, passed away peacefully into the arms of his loving Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 28, 2021. Born at home on May 21, 1935 in Bellingham, a 1954 graduate of Bellingham High School, and near life-long Bellingham resident. An honorably discharged Veteran of the U.S. Air Force, Mr. Sturtz served from 1955-1961, and thereafter had various careers throughout his life ranging from pastor, sheet-metal worker, building designer, estimator and project manager. He and his family were long-time members of Calvary Temple Church Bellingham, and he was also building designer of that church's major addition and renovation in 1972. Mr. Sturtz is survived by his son Daniel (Linda) Sturtz of Bellingham and two daughters, Sharie Parks of Stanwood and Cindy (Adonis) Topacio of Issaquah, sister Leslie (Marvin) Elsasser of Lynden, five grandchildren, Melissa (Parks) Freerks, Christopher Parks, Brittany Parks, Bryant Mack, and Brendan Mack, and five great-grandchildren (a sixth expected Feb. 2022), and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his first wife Dolores (Dalton) Sturtz (1964) and second wife Joetta (Burkey) Sturtz (2005), son Gregory Sturtz (1985), parents Lester and Mattie (Oban) Sturtz (1991 and 2006), and brother Lawrence Sturtz (2009). He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle and he will be greatly missed by family and friends. All are welcome to the Celebration of Life Service on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at 1:00 PM at Christ the King Church Bellingham, preceded that morning with a private family graveside service with Military Honors at his final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park, Ferndale WA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bellingham Lighthouse Mission Ministries, American Cancer Society, or the Alzheimer's Association. More detailed information can be found in obituary posted at Sig's Funeral Services, www.sigsfuneralservices.com.
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