Robert "Bob" F. Byrne

Robert "Bob" F. Byrne, 81, of Moorland, passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at Trinity Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, February 21st at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church in Moorland. Burial will follow at Our Lady of Good Counsel Cemetery in Moorland. Visitation will be on Sunday from 3:00 to 6:00 PM at the church in Moorland. www.laufersweilerfuneralhome.com Survivors include his sister-in-law Judy Byrne of Moorland, nieces Linda Byrne of Moorland, Michelle (Roo Winchester) Wright of Rogers, AR, Julie (Todd) Tolliver of Badger, Jill (Curtis) Matuska of Buffalo, MN, great nieces and nephews Cody, Grace, and Evan Tolliver, Matthew and Mikayla Wright. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Henry and Grace Irene (Wartchow) Byrne, brother William Byrne. Robert Byrne was born on November 2, 1940, in Fort Dodge. He was raised and educated in Moorland and graduated from Moorland Community School in 1958. Bob then attended Junior College in Fort Dodge. Following his education, he served in the National Guard. Bob became a farmer at the age of 12 with his brother Bill, when their dad passed away. Bob was a farmer his entire life. Responsibility came early for Bob, but that gave him a strong love for his family and friends. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, traveling, and talking with friends. Bob served on the New Coop Elevator Board, Our Lady of Good Counsel Cemetery Board, and sang in the church choir at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church in Moorland. Memorials may be left to the discretion of the family. Visitation Sun, Feb 20, 2022 at 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Our Lady of Good Counsel Church 100 Main St Moorland, Iowa 50566 Funeral Mass Mon, Feb 21, 2022 at 10:30 am Our Lady of Good Counsel Church 100 Main St Moorland, Iowa 50566