Robert M. Stierwalt
Robert M. Stierwalt
Obituary
Guest Book
Robert Stierwalt Obituary
Robert M. Stierwalt, 82, a resident of Rio Rancho, died on Saturday, December 12, 2015.
Robert was preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Virginia Ann Stierwalt, and son, Matthew Paul Stierwalt.
He is survived by his children, Robert Mark Stierwalt of Rio Rancho, and William Andrew Stierwalt and wife, Kathy of Indianapolis; grandchildren, Samantha Renee Stierwalt and Melissa Kay Stierwalt, both of Rio Rancho, and Sarah Katherine Sansom, David Andrew Stierwalt and Mathew Robert Stierwalt, all of Indianapolis.
Robert spent his childhood in Indiana. He served in the US Army during the Korean War and was honorably discharged in 1956. He enrolled at Indiana Central College in Indianapolis, where he met his future wife Virginia. They were married on September 15, 1956 in Lafayette, Indiana. His employment on the railroad took them to several states: Indiana, Pennsylvania, New York and Michigan. He and his wife traveled often during their years together, spending time camping and RV-ing in their trailer throughout the United States. They also made trips to England, France, Germany, Austria, Italy and Spain. He retired in 1990 and moved to Albuquerque, where they built a new home on the west side. Robert attended the High Desert United Methodist Church in Rio Rancho.
A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, Dec 19, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at FRENCH - Westside. Please visit our online guestbook for Robert at
www.FrenchFunerals.com
FRENCH â€" Westside
9300 Golf Course Rd NW
505-897-0300
1 Entry
January 3, 2016
Very sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I didn't know Bob very well, but he had been a friend and co worker of my father Earl L Sharp. They worked well together and He, Virgina, my mother (Gladys) and father shared some camping trips. When I was about 12 my dad took me on a trip from Anderson to Jeffersonville and back on a steam engine. Bob was the fireman for that trip. He let me fire the engine for about 50 miles or so. (very closely supervised of course) Thanks for the memory. That trip was one of the highlights of my life. Rest in peace Bob. My condolences to the family.
Ed Sharp
How you can show support
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 results
Make a Donation
in Robert Stierwalt's name
How to support Robert's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Robert Stierwalt's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
