Robert Ernest Loder

Robert Ernest "Bob" Loder passed away in his sleep early in the morning on September 3, 2023, at the age of 78. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, September 7th in the Chapel of the Laufersweiler Funeral Home with Msgr. Kevin McCoy officiating. Burial will follow at Corpus Christi Cemetery. Visitation will be on Thursday from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Laufersweiler Funeral Home. He is survived by his brother, Ron (Elaine) Loder of Phoenix, Arizona; daughters Kim (Paul) Tarbox of Bondurant and Jackie Watters of Ft. Dodge; son Jason (Michele) Loder of West Des Moines; six grandchildren, who called him Grandpa Guv, 5 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and his best buddy, daughter Jackie's dog, Sully. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Ralph and Stella Rose "Margaret" (Evans) Loder; his loving wife, Connie (Hensch) Loder and brother Gary (Barb) Loder. Bob was born on September 24th, 1944, in Webster City, Iowa. An avid sportsman, he raced cars, boats and motorcycles and rode bulls in the rodeo in his youth. He enjoyed golf, fishing, hunting and was a national champion trap shooter, from which, among countless other trophies and prizes, he won two cars. The bulk of his career was in the construction industry, specializing in drywall. In the 1980s, he owned the local Honda motorcycle shop. He would later be employed by Silgan Containers until his retirement in 2012. Bob will be remembered as a loving husband and father, a prolific golfer, a sure shot and someone who was ready to lend a hand at a moment's notice. Memorials may be left to the discretion of the family. Visitation Thu, Sep 7, 2023 at 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home 307 South 12th Street Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501 Funeral Thu, Sep 7, 2023 at 1:00 pm Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home 307 South 12th Street Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501