Robert Dean Niebuhr
Robert Dean Niebuhr, 87, of Savannah, MO, passed from this life to his eternal home on Friday, July 12, 2024, surrounded by his family at his home. He was born September 30, 1936, in Burlington, IA, to Albert and Martha (Peterman) Niebuhr. He married Sherry Steeby-Miller in Perry, IA, on December 6, 1975, and she survives at their home in Savannah.
Robert owned and operated Niebuhr Heating and Cooling for 45 years until his retirement in 2015. He was proud of his business and being able to work with his boys Tim and Bret for many years. He graduated from Lincoln High School in Webster City, IA, in 1954 where he was senior class president and attended Iowa State University. He also worked with his father at J&N Sales and Service (which later became Bert Niebuhr International) while in Webster City. Bob was an avid sports fan, he loved the Kansas City Chiefs, the Royals and was always true to his Iowa State Cyclones.
Survivors include his wife; stepsons, Timothy Miller and Bret Miller, both of Savannah; stepdaughter, Deborah (Robert) Thorburn of Fillmore, MO; grandchildren, Shane (Melissa) Thorburn, Delynn (Tim) Kuykendall, Angel (Chris) Perez, Lacey (Bryan) Grooms, Austin Miller, Derek (Melanie) Miller, Kristin Miller, Thomas Bart Miller, and many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Wilbert (Delaine) Niebuhr of Fort Wayne, IN, Donald Niebuhr of Prescott, AZ, and Delbert (Denise) Niebuhr of Perry, IA; sisters, Marilyn Albright and Marlyce Hollis, both of Iowa City, IA; with many nieces, nephews, family, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; infant sister, Martha Jean Niebuhr; sister, Marcia Ostlund; brothers-in-law, Darold Albright, Bill Hollis and Bill Ostlund; sisters-in-law Nancy Niebuhr and Beth Niebuhr; stepchildren, Whitney Miller and Bart Miller; nephew, Dennis Albright; and niece, Denise Albright.
A memorial service was held in Savannah on July 23, 2024.