Name: Visitation for Robert J. Weber
Start: 2018-11-26T23:00:00.000Z
End: 2018-11-27T02:00:00.000Z
Location: Hamilton's Funeral Home near Highland Memory Gardens

Robert J. Weber

Des Moines - Robert Weber, 76, of Des Moines, Iowa was called home to Heaven on November 21, following a brief illness at Iowa Methodist Medical Center.

He was born in Stout, IA, the son of Edward and Viola Weber. He was born again on November 26, 1959 and made it his life's mission to spread the Gospel. He graduated from Dike High School in 1960 and from Iowa State University with BS, MS and PhD degrees in Electrical and Biomedical Engineering. He married the love of his life, Joan Rogers from Cleveland, OH in 1965.

Robert had a 25 year career with Rockwell Collins before becoming a Professor at Iowa State University. He retired in 2010, continuing his passion for research and mentoring young engineers as Professor Emeritus until his death.

Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife Joan; children, Bonnie Lohrbach (Ben) of Tampa, FL, Tim Weber (Michelle) of Waukee, IA, and Brian (Carrie) of Columbus, OH.; his beloved grandchildren, David, Sarah, Max, Joe, Meredith and Cameron; brother Lloyd (Mary Lou) Weber of Dunkerton, IA.; sister Shirley (Gavin) Collins of Roseville, MN.; as well as a close circle of family and friends. In death, Robert rejoined his parents and two sisters: Laura in infancy and Wilma Niedert.

Funeral services are at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 27, 2018, at Hamilton's near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave., Des Moines, IA. Burial will be at Highland Memory Gardens. Family will greet friends from 5 to 8 p.m., on Monday at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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Published by the Des Moines Register on Nov. 25, 2018.

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L B

December 16, 2018

To the family, you have my sincere condolences. When someone falls asleep in death (Ecclesiastes 9: 5,10) the memories we have of them become our most precious treasure. May those memories comfort you as well as Gods promise at John 6:40.

Ratnesh Kumar

November 26, 2018

Shocked and sad to hear this. Just the Th before Thanksgiving, Dr. Weber was at one of my student's PhD defense as a committee member. It was normal as always, and he also mentioned that he had travel plans coming up starting with Thanksgiving, and that he will not be attending our weekly group meetings for a while. So sad.

Dr. Weber has been a father figure to our research related to sensors. He will remain a guiding force. May he always be smiling.

a loved one

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Mani Mina

November 26, 2018

It is hard to loose such a great friend and mentor, it is hard to loose kind people and great spirit that we all learned from. He has been all of that....It is hard not to have him with us. He has been a great teacher, friend, an amazing mentor, and outstanding colleague...His place and his contributions, as well as his memories and teachings will always be with us.

Rana Biswas

November 26, 2018

Bob will be sorely missed by all in the department.
Bob was a great inspiration for students and faculty in many areas of EE. With deepest condolences to the family.

Zhengdao Wang

November 26, 2018

Professor Robert Weber had been a wonderful colleague. I have been lucky to have had conversations with him and have learned from him both technically and personally. It is irreplaceable loss that he is no longer with us. He will be dearly missed and remembered, and I am thankful for having known him. May he rest in peace.

Ashfaq Khokhar

November 26, 2018

Professor Weber was an outstanding engineer, researcher, mentor, and above all a very caring human being, who transformed many lives. At the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at Iowa State University he worked for over a decade till 2010 as a brilliant and passionate academician . After his retirement in 2010, he came back and contributed to the department as Professor Emeritus, and was in the labs as late as a week before his passing, advising and attending PhD exams of his students. This indeed reflects his constant strive and love for making the world we live in a better place, and for sure he did so by training the next generation of change makers!

He will be dearly missed! May almighty give strength to his family and friends to bear this great loss.

May his soul rest in peace!

Ashfaq Khokhar, Professor and Palmer Department Chair of ECE,
(on behalf of Bob's ECE family: students, faculty, and staff)

Tom Daniels

November 26, 2018

Professor Weber had a profound impact on thousands of students and the field of Electrical Engineering. He was a wonderful colleague who I was always happy to see around campus extending into his retirement. He will be missed terribly, but he will live on through his students and their great accomplishments!

Liang Dong

November 26, 2018

It was so sad to hear about Bob's passing. He was a wonderful friend, colleague, and mentor. My deepest condolences to the entire family. Bob will be missed by all of us.

Jiwon & Alex Moran

November 25, 2018

It is very sad to hear Dr. Weber's passing away. Dr. Weber was a brilliant professor and a great person. I will always remeber his lectures & labs.

Thank you so much Dr. Weber. You will be missed a lot. May Lord be with you & your family.

Paul Adams

November 25, 2018

Joan, Bonnie, Tim and Brian... We so much appreciate the instant connection we made with Robert and Joan. We could not have asked for better neighbors. Your friendship has meant the world to us even making a point to stop and see us in Florida after we moved. There is comfort knowing that Robert is with Our Lord and Savior and we also will see him again. Until then Joan if you need anything from your Florida friends please feel free to ask. We love you and your friendship Paul & Carole

November 25, 2018

I am so sorry to hear of Bob's passing away. Bob was a great mentor, friend and colleague. He will be greatly missed by all of us.

-- Jiming Song

November 25, 2018

This is very sad news. Bob was a good friend and colleague, and an outstanding professor. We will miss him greatly.
- David Jiles

Julie Dickerson

November 25, 2018

Robert was an amazing colleague to work with and a wonderful professor who taught many students how to be a professional engineer at ISU. He will be greatly missed by all of us.

Arun Somani

November 25, 2018

Robert's family, I am so sorry to hear of Bob's passing away. Just a great person and friend. I am really sad.

Dean and Cathy Watson

November 25, 2018

To Robert's family and friends,
We are deeply saddened by Robert's death. We have only known him a short time, but were looking forward to many years as neighbors and friends. Joan, we will keep you and yours in prayer and thought as we grieve with you.

Dan Bunkers

November 25, 2018

Joan,Bonnie,Tim,Brian and families; Lara and I express our deepest sympathies. Robert left a measurable mark on all who encountered him. I will be forever grateful for his mentoring me in all we accomplished in managing our backyard projects. His kindness,gentle spirit, and thoughtfulness is one to emulate. What a wonderful man and neighbor. I believe as he too, he is safe and comfortable in his Lord's house. Our home and hearts are always open to you Joan, and we hope and pray this struggle of loss passes quickly with loving memories.Truely Blessed,Dan and Lara

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