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Robert Charles Oliphant
December 7, 1941- November 17, 2023
Robert Charles Oliphant, 81, died on Friday, November 17, 2023. He was born on Pearl Harbor Day, December 7, 1941, in Waterloo, Iowa. He graduated from Waterloo West High School in 1959. From 1962 to 1966 he served in the United States Army first in Herzogenaurach, Germany and ending his tour in Fort Huachuca, Arizona. He returned to Waterloo shortly thereafter and became an Inspector at John Deere while simultaneously attending classes at Northern Iowa University. He moved to Germany with his family in 1973 where he held the title of Sales Director, before returning to the US in 1987. Robert lived in the Chicago area while working as a counselor until 2012, whereas upon retirement he returned to his hometown of Waterloo.
In Germany he is survived by the mother of his two children, Margarethe Oliphant of Egelsbach, his daughter Vicki Müller of Dreieich and his son Darrin Oliphant (with wife Christine) of Egelsbach. Robert is also survived by his grandchildren Sabrina Beck (and her husband Gerrit) and Kevin Müller (with his wife Janina) of Dreieich as well as Amelie and Lucie Oliphant of Egelsbach. Robert also has four Great-Grandchildren Mayla, Eleni, Lilly and Lina all from Dreieich.
In the US he is survived by two nephews: Chase Oliphant from Fort Wayne, Indiana with his wife Samantha and their children Olivia and Max as well as Blake Oliphant, also from Fort Wayne, his wife Meg and their children Vivienne and Archie.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Don in 1990 and Ruth Oliphant in 2011 as well as his brother Rick in 2014.
Funeral services will not be held upon his request. Military Rites will be observed at time of interment.
Go to www.LockeFuneralServices.com to leave condolences.
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Valerie
December 25, 2023
The employees at the Waterloo Walmart store are sad to lose our friend Bob. He was one of the bright spots in our day. Every day we could count on seeing him on his walk through our store and his wonderful smile with encouraging words and joking banter. He is missed by all of us. He wasn't just a customer: Bob was a friend to us all.
Gigi Kayser
November 29, 2023
I have been friends with Bob since high school and have continued to keep in contact with him, When he moved back to Waterloo he visited our home many times. We have been able to meet his children and some of his grandchildren. We offer our sincere condolences to his family, and hope that if they come to Iowa they will come to see us. Larry and Gigi Kayser
Renate Bello (Lien)
November 27, 2023
Hello there, I just recently saw this. I am the daughter of Maryke Lien. We lived on Kingsley Ave. in Waterloo and my mom, also from Germany, was a friend of Margarete and Bob. I had been to Egelsbach a long time ago with my mom to visit as she stayed in touch with Margarete after she moved to Germany. My mom passed away in 2019 in Waterloo. My condolences to the Olifant family.
Bill (Billy to Bob) Marmie
November 21, 2023
Bob and family were neighbors of ours on Kingsley avenue in Waterloo, Iowa. From my first meeting with Bob, it was apparent that we were destined to be friends. His kids and myself were play buddies, and his wife used to fix my mom's hair. They moved to Germany and I had lost touch with Bob until I ran into him while working for Mediacom. I was fortunate enough to see Darrin and Vicki not too long after, and spoke with Bob not too long ago. In Bob's words, "Love Ya!" You will be missed
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