Robert was born on May 15, 1926, in Milwaukee, WI, and William and Mary L. Bruechert adopted him. He was raised in Manitowoc, WI, and attended college, receiving his 2-year degree in Marketing. Robert served in the Army during WWII, and following his service, he moved to Des Moines in 1952. He retired as Executive Vice President at Life of Mid America Insurance in Dubuque.
Robert enjoyed fishing, golfing, and reading the daily newspaper. He also loved to play cards with Alice. He was a member of the Elks Club, Shriners, Masonic Lodge, and St. John’s Lutheran Church.
He is survived by his wife Alice, his children, Janene Brennan, David Bruechert, Elizabeth Look, Donna Timm, Stephen Clarkson, Catherine Dozier, and Mark Clarkson; 14 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
