“Good by my dear cousin. How I miss your smile and your giggle. May God watch over your familyKarla Walker Welsh
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1 of 42 | Posted by: Karla Welsh - Sparks, OK
“Dear Dotzel Family;I am so saddened and heartbroken to learn just now of the passing of Rev. Bob. I was overseas during his illness and passing . I...Read More »
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2 of 42 | Posted by: Shams Ghoneim - Iowa City, IA
“Bob performed my marriage ceremony at Faith Lutheran in October 1984 and Stephanie played violin. He also baptized our first born. I will always...Read More »
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3 of 42 | Posted by: Alicia Pearson Martindale - IA
“Pastor Dotzel performed my marriage ceremony at Faith Lutheran in October 1984 and Stephanie played violin. He also baptized our first born. I will...Read More »
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4 of 42 | Posted by: Alicia Pearson Martindale - IA
“Dr. Dotzel was truly a man of God. I was fortunate enough to be in one of his World Religion classes at Kirkwood. That was six years ago but since...Read More »
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5 of 42 | Posted by: Adam Doscher - Iowa City, IA
“Hi Stephanie, you have my prayers this day for strength. May you and your daughters be uplifted by the presence of all those attending Bob's...Read More »
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6 of 42 | Posted by: Mary - Boynton Beach, FL
“Rob will be missed in so many ways by all the people who knew him. He was a magnificent, gentle, caring human being whose wisdom and intellect set...Read More »
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7 of 42 | Posted by: Michael and Diane Sondergard - IA
“I have such fond memories of Pastor Bob from his time at St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Cedar Rapids, IA. From the youth group and bell choir...Read More »
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8 of 42 | Posted by: Beth (Franzman) Sigmund - IA
9 of 42 | Posted by: Lucy - Iowa city, IA
“Cathy and I would like to extend our condolences to Robert's family. We are their neighbor, and always enjoyed chatting with Bob when working...Read More »
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10 of 42 | Posted by: Gary Kellogg - Iowa City, IA
“I worked with Rob's eldest daughter, Krista, in college. Through her I met Rob and Stephanie. They welcomed me into their home with open arms. I...Read More »
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11 of 42 | Posted by: Allison H Donnaell - Iowa city, IA
“Stephanie,
Karen and I extend our deepest sympathies to you and your family. Rob was a great colleague to work with; always with a smile,...Read More »
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12 of 42 | Posted by: Brian Middleswarth - Iowa City, IA
“Rob was one of the best persons I have met on this earth. In an era when no podcasts were in existence, I would attend multiple services to listen to...Read More »
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13 of 42 | Posted by: Joe and Sharon Bertroche - IA
“Remembering him fondly here at St. John's Des Moines.
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14 of 42 | Posted by: evelyn davis - Des Moines, IA
“Rob was a long time cherished colleague in the Lutheran Ministry. I am sad to read of his death. There are few better than he. As pastor, chaplain,...Read More »
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15 of 42 | Posted by: Terry Slinde - Clive, IA
“Dear Stephanie and family,
I was so saddened to hear of the death of your dear husband and father from my sister Karen and my Mom Diane Ekstam....Read More »
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16 of 42 | Posted by: Mary Helen Ekstam - Naperville, IL
“I took a class with Rob while attending Kirkwood. He was such a great instructor as well as a great person. May you rest with God Rob! Thanks for...Read More »
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17 of 42 | Posted by: CR
“I remember Bob and Stephanie from St. John's in Des Moines. I was in Cathedral Choir with Stephanie and my children were young at the time. It was...Read More »
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18 of 42 | Posted by: Sue Bartik (formerly Whitehead) - IA
“Stephanie,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you and your family are, and shall remain, in my prayers.
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19 of 42 | Posted by: Myron McReynolds - Coworker
“Stephanie, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Rob. My thoughts are with you and your daughters. Sincerely, Pam
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20 of 42 | Posted by: Pam Ehly - Iowa City, IA - Friend
“I am so sorry to read of Rob's passing--it was only 2 months ago we were enjoying the Norwegian dinner together at Christ the King church. You two...Read More »
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21 of 42 | Posted by: Helen Ringgenberg - Iowa City, IA
“Pastor Rob was my campus pastor and my friend. He generously gave me a home for 2 years in the Lutheran Campus Ministry (Christus House) during a...Read More »
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22 of 42 | Posted by: Roger Davis - East Lansing, MI
“Kirkwood Community College in Iowa City sends our deepest sympathies. Rob was a great instructor who regularly filled his classes here. He was well...Read More »
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23 of 42 | Posted by: Dr. Ann Valentine - Iowa City, IA
“I knew 'Bob' when I was a 4 year old member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Salina, KS. He and Pastor Gustafson used to visit with the Four Wonders...Read More »
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24 of 42 | Posted by: Ruth Ann Zimmer - Hays, KS
“I became a Lutheran because of Pastor Rob and his amazing gift for ministry. I was also blessed to play music with his wife and daughter. He will...Read More »
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25 of 42 | Posted by: Liz King Ziemann - Vernon Hills, IL
“I am sorry Mrs. Dotzel for your lost... NWJH orchestra
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26 of 42 | Posted by: Bukiwa A - Iowa City, IA
“My memories of pastor Rob come from st johns:Lutheran in des Moines is. He always had the best personality and a very good pastor. My. Condo land...Read More »
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27 of 42 | Posted by: barb espelund balster - IA
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28 of 42 | Posted by: barbespelund balster - des moines, IA
“Stephanie and Family I'm so sorry for your loss. I came to know Pastor Rob when he was working at campus ministries and when he became pastor at...Read More »
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29 of 42 | Posted by: Richard Madden - Iowa city, IA
“Stephanie and family,
Oh how much I loved and respected Rob. Ron and I are deeply saddened by his passing. Our hearts go out to all of you. You...Read More »
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30 of 42 | Posted by: Sharon Hanson - Coralville, IA
“Paul and I send our sincere condolences at this sad time. You are in our thoughts.
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31 of 42 | Posted by: Valerie McNally - Iowa City, IA
“Rob (at the time, Bob to me) and I met when he was a sophomore and I, a freshman at Bethany College in Lindsborg, Kansas. We enjoyed each other's...Read More »
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32 of 42 | Posted by: Jon Zehnder - Lindsborg, KS
“I just really felt moved to want to say something. Unfortunately, unlike a lot of people that will pass this by and mention knowing him in some way,...Read More »
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33 of 42 | Posted by: Joey Gilbert - New York City, NY
“Prayers and blessing to Rob's loving family.
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34 of 42 | Posted by: Cathy Divine-Koch - ames, IA
“Rob was an important figure in my life especially during the time of Karl's illness and passing. I'm so sad to hear of his passing. Prayers and God's...Read More »
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35 of 42 | Posted by: Cathy Divine-Koch - ames, IA
“Pastor Rob was a wonderful mentor and pastor, and it was a privilege to get to know him both as the Lutheran Campus Minister and as Pastor at Gloria...Read More »
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36 of 42 | Posted by: Jonathon Struve - Decorah, IA
“Rob and I were campus pastors at the same time (he in Iowa city and I in Fargo, North Dakota) and saw each other at various campus ministry events in...Read More »
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37 of 42 | Posted by: Bill Russell - Minneapolis, MN
“When my daughter left Texas for Iowa to attend college, I prayed fervently for angels to watch over her. My prayers were answered the day she walked...Read More »
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38 of 42 | Posted by: Marcia Smith - Fairfield Bay, AR
“I am so sorry to hear that Pastor Rob has passed away. Stephanie, you will remember being in Junction City, Kansas in 1983 and how much you and Rob's...Read More »
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39 of 42 | Posted by: Rev, Robert Schneider - Largo, FL
“Rob has ministered so faithfully, so wisely and so well. In him people have seen Christ Jesus. I will miss him very much.
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40 of 42 | Posted by: Norma Cook Everist - Dubuque, IA
“Dear Stephanie and family,
I am so sorry to hear about Pastor Rob's passing. I have very fond memories of attending Lutheran Campus Ministries at U...Read More »
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41 of 42 | Posted by: Marjorie Gere - Somerville, MA
“I'm so sorry for your loss, Stephanie. Please know that people of St. Andrew Lutheran Church are praying for you and your family. Let us know if...Read More »
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42 of 42 | Posted by: Rev. Zachary Johnson - IA
