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Robert L. Banse

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Published by Legacy Remembers from May 21 to May 23, 2009.

CLINTON — Robert L. Banse, of Clinton, Iowa, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2009, at Bickford of Clinton. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, May 23, 2009, at Prince of Peace Church in Clinton, with Father Tony Herold officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 until 11:00 a.m. Mass of the Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. Pallbearers will be grandsons, William Banse, Joseph Banse, Robert Woodard, Richard Howard, Thomas Howe, Adam Murdock, Davey Phillips and Dan Woodard. Honorary pallbearers will be granddaughters, Susan Banse, Kathleen Howard, Christine Howard, Laura Howe, Jessica Larsen, Jennifer Banse, Michelle Banse, Ginger Emerson and Dawn Murdock. Burial will be at St. Irenaeus Cemetery in Clinton. Robert Lewis Banse was born April 10, 1924, in Oak Park, IL, the son of Roland Henry and Maria Jane (Burrowes) Banse. He was a corporal in the U.S. Air Corp serving in the Asiatic Pacific Theater from 1942 through 1946. He married Helen Leone Sullivan on February 1, 1947, in Whiteside County, IL. She passed away on September 5, 1997. He was a member of the Prince of Peace Parish, the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign War and the Blind Veterans Association. He retired in 1979 from DuPont after 35 years of service. Survivors include Robert "Jerry" (Lettie) Banse of Fulton, IL, Timothy Banse of Fort Lauderdale, FL, Margaret (Robert) Howard of Fort Lupton, CO, Elizabeth (Larry) Howe of Clinton, IA, Mrs. Noreen Banse, Kay Wesson; 17 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Robert was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 50 years, Helen; his son, Michael; his brothers, Roland and Charles; and his sister, Virginia. Memorials may be made to the Clinton Humane Society. Death date: May 17, 2009

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May 23, 2009

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May 22, 2009

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Sandy Kohl

May 23, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with Bob's family and friends. I knew the Banse family as the Dose boy's are my cousins so I hung out there a lot growing up...many fond memories of that time....

Linda Kennedy

May 23, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Regina and Steve (Renier) Vinson

May 22, 2009

Dear Jerry, Tim, Maggie and Lisa,
Please accept our sincere sympathy for the loss of your father. I have so many great memories growing up next door to you all. I hope you find peace remembering those good times. Love to you all

Gregory Renier

May 22, 2009

So sorry to hear about Bob. We had some great times together with all the Banse kids. The whiffle ball games, the games of basketball and HORSE, sledding in the winter, snowball fights...We had fun. The Banses were great neighbors.
Our sincerest sympathy to all of you.

Greg and Susan Renier, Cincinnati

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Tom and Sharon Dose

May 21, 2009

Sharon and I send our condolences to everyone who loved and was loved by Bob, but especially to the Banse kids I grew up with. The wonderful memories are too numerous to list. You were all like brothers and sisters to us all on No. 2nd Street and Bob and Helen were like extended parents. We are sharing your loss from afar. Years separate us but it feels like I'm still just across the street. I carry such fond memories of Bob smiling and making us chuckle. Especially like when we all piled in his gray coup after that heavy heavy snow storm and he drove us to St. Irenaeus to school. A snowy adventure with Bob at the wheel. Thanks to Bob we had bread on the table. Pepperidge Farm bread.
Sincerest sympathy to you all.

Thomas Streveler

May 21, 2009

My condolences to the family. I had been visiting Bob on a weekly basis for some years now and truly enjoyed my time with him. My he rest in peace and my prayers will always be with him.

kris renier

May 21, 2009

I'm so sorry about Bob. Haven't seen everyone for quite awhile, year and years.
Many memories of baseball, sledding, playing with all you guys. Take care and my prayers are with you.

Mike Kober

May 21, 2009

Maggie, Vicki and I send our condolences at the death of your dad. Contact me, please. [email protected]

Laura and Steve Hammond

May 21, 2009

Jerry,Lettie and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

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