Robert was united in marriage with Janice Boesen in 1961, they later divorced. Robert was united in marriage with Joan Theobald in 1998. Throughout the years, Bob farmed, did construction, was owner of Strub Blacktopping and Trucking for many years and worked maintenance for the City of Lansing. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Bob enjoyed restoring vehicles, farming and going on car cruises with his 1934 Chevy Coupe. Bob enjoyed the deer hunting parties with his family and friends.

Robert is survived by his wife, Joan Strub of Lansing, Iowa; two children, Chris Strub and Sherry (Randy Snell) Strub all of Lansing, Iowa; four step-children, Lynda (Jerry) Veglahn of La Crescent, Minnesota, Mary (Art) Doering of Brownsville, Minnesota, Bruce Theobald of Stoddard, Wisconsin and Paul (Tammy) Theobald of Brownsville, Minnesota; four grandchildren, Malory (Steve) Larson, Jenna (Shermain) Mosley, Chase Strub and Hunter Strub; nine step-grandchildren, Heather (Dan) Lindsay, Eric (Mallory) Veghahn, Marie (Nate) Doering, Shannon Doering, Michelle (Elliot) Breeser, Tim (Kristal) Theobald, Tyler Theobald, Rachel Theobald and Jacob Theobald; three great-grandchildren; six step great-grandchildren; siblings, Kathryn (Bob) Van Brockin of Lansing, Iowa, Mike (Rita) Klein of Palatine, Illinois, Elaine (John) Burg of Caledonia, Minnesota, Ron (Peggy Steele) Strub of Sedona, Arizona and Karen Strub of Deming, New Mexico; and several nieces and nephews.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Vincent and Edna Strub; brother, Duane “Dewey” Strub ; and a sister, Joan Downer.

Visitation will be held from 3-6 pm on Sunday, October 13, 2019 at Thornburg-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Lansing, Iowa. There will also be a one hour visitation before Mass at the church on Monday.

Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am on Monday, October 14, 2019 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Lansing, Iowa with Rev. John Moser as the celebrant.

Thornburg-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Lansing, Iowa is helping the family with arrangements.