Robert Dean Sturms
Born: November 20th, 1934
Died: November 1st, 2004
Obituary
Robert Dean "B.S." Sturms, Sr., 69, of Burlington, died at 10:00 PM, Monday, November 1, 2004, at his home. Born November 20, 1934, in Burlington, he was the son of Dewain A. and Mildred K. Gallagher Sturms. He married Charlene Post on February 27, 1953 in Burlington. They later divorced. Mr. Sturms worked at National Research for 30 plus years. He was also a carpenter. He was a past member of the Burlington Gym and the Moose Lodge. He was an avid wrestling fan, motorcycle enthusiast, and enjoyed working in his yard and going for walks. Survivors include two sons, Robert Sturms, Jr. of Burlington and Randy (Jackie) Sturms of Gladstone, IL; one daughter, Cathy Hawkins (Rick) of Middletown; five grandchildren, Ty, Bill, T.J., Robert III, and Rachel; two great grandchildren; two sisters, Shirley Sturms of Burlington and Donna McKean of Conesville; three brothers, Dewain Sturms and Larry Sturms both of WI and Donald Sturms of Rock Island; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Marilyn and one brother, James. Visitation will be after noon Thursday, November 4, at the Hass-Thielen Funeral Home until 7:00 PM. The family will receive friends from 9:30 AM until 10:30 AM Friday. The Funeral Service for Mr. Sturms will be 10:30 AM Friday, November 5, in the Chapel of the Hass-Thielen Funeral Home with the Reverend Maurice Moore officiating. Graveside Committal Services and Inurnment will be 10:30 AM Saturday, November 6, at Aspen Grove Cemetery. A memorial has been established for Great River Hospice.