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Robert Lerdal Obituary
Robert L. Lerdal, 83, of New London died Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, at Bickford Cottage, Burlington.
He was born June 12, 1941, in Fort Dodge to Lloyd M. and Ruby L. Knudson Lerdal. On Dec. 19, 1964, at Nashua, he married Diane P. Eden. She died June 15, 2009.
Bob was a Belmond High School graduate.
He joined the Navy in 1959 serving in Vietnam and was discharged in 1963.
He was an insurance adjuster for Auto-Owners Insurance for twenty-seven years, retiring in 2003.
He was a member of the Southeast Iowa Insurance Association, Deerwood Golf Club, was a former Jaycee member, and a former member of the Belmond fire department.
He enjoyed golfing, hunting and mushroom hunting, and loved attending his sons' and grandchildren's sporting events.
Survivors include two sons, Greg (Shelly) Lerdal of New London and Richard (Lyndsay) Lerdal of Burlington; grandchildren, Jackie (Josh) Housman, Jake (Haeli) Lerdal, Jessica (Kyle) Helmerson, Chase Lerdal, Casey Davis and Caydee Lerdal; great-grandchildren, Macklynn and Jack Housman, Callen Lerdal, Rhett and Rush Helmerson, Theo Fett and Aspen Fett; and one brother, Roland "Bud" (Carol) Lerdal.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, infant son Allen, two sisters, Jan and Bev; and two brothers, Tom and Ken.
According to his wishes, his body has been cremated and inurnment will be held at a later date in Burge Cemetery, New London.
In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established.
A Celebration of Life will be Friday, Nov. 8, from 4-7 p.m. at Deerwood Golf Club, 2870 Deerwood Golf Drive, New London.
Elliott Chapel, New London is assisting the family and online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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