Bob Schirmer, 67 of Montezuma passed away peacefully Saturday evening, October 24, 2026, at his home under hospice care. As was Bob’s wish, his body has been cremated, and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the family to help with final expenses. Holland-Coble Funeral Home of Montezuma is in charge of arrangements.
Bobby Lee Schirmer, the son of Donald and Betty (Pruess) Schirmer, was born on November 18, 1958, in Cherokee, Iowa. He attended Washta Community School in Washta, Iowa before receiving his GED. On June 4, 1983, Bob was united in marriage to Elaine Kiefer at the Open Bible Church in Marshalltown. To this union they raised four children, Michael, Kenneth, Jessica and Cody. Bob and Elaine lived in Marshalltown where he worked for a foundry. They also lived in Montezuma before moving back to Washta, Iowa for a short time where he worked for his brother-in-law doing masonry work. They moved back to Montezuma to be closer to Elaine’s family and Bob worked for Clow Valve Company in Oskaloosa for 23 years. Bob loved to work and stayed busy doing landscaping, mowing and helping several local farmers. He also worked for several years for K & J Tree Service, Eichenberger Properties along with many other odd end jobs. Bob was a great mechanic and loved to fish and ride his motorcycle.
His family includes his wife of 43 years Elaine Schirmer of Montezuma; his children, Michael (Kristy) Bennett of Grinnell, Jessica Wilson of Kellogg, and Cody Schirmer of Montezuma; eight grandchildren; his mother, Betty Schirmer; his siblings, Jeanie (Chris) Kristensen, Chuck (Sally) Knoben, Donna Alberts, Shirley Schirmer, Lori (Dan) Toft and Donnie (Susan) Schirmer; along with many nieces, nephews and friends.
Bob was preceded in death by his father, Donald Schirmer; a son, Kenneth Bennett-Schirmer; a grandson and a brother-in-law, Merle Alberts.
