Robert "Bob" R. Erdman

ELOY,AZ
Robert R. Erdman (Bob) of Eloy, Arizona died February 18, 2016.

Bob was born November 27, 1933 in Waupaca County, Wisconsin. He spent 14 years in the United States Marine Corps and was a salesman in San Diego, California prior to moving to Eloy in 1973. While in Eloy he was an agricultural irrigation contractor and plumber until his retirement. Bob was a strong supporter of football and wrestling at Santa Cruz Valley Union High School and the University of Arizona. His Lions Club involvement for the past 40 years was a very important part of his life. He loved to fish and hunt all his life; mostly he loved his family.

Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Erdman; his five children, David Noe (Vince), Rusty Noe (Janet), Bob Noe (Irma), Lester Erdman (Leslie) and Lisa Gipson (Darwin); 10 grandchildren, Margaret, Jessica, Alexandra, Rachael, Tyndan, Traegon, Darwin Jr., Danaysha, Treven and Tanyon; and six great-grandchildren.

Bob is preceded in death by his parents, Bertha and Carl Erdman; four brothers, Louis, Herbert, Lester and Athen; and a sister, Elaine Leach.

A celebration of life will be held at J. Warren Funeral Services, Casa Grande, Arizona by Pastor Tim Green, on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at 10:00 a.m.