Bob Onderbeke, 78, of Pangburn, Arkansas, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, November 10, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his father, Gerard Onderbeke and Marjorie Stodd Onderbeke, brother, Jerry Onderbeke, sisters, Sandy Bolser and Sally Turner.
He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Lancene Onderbeke; brother-in-law, David Cleveland; daughter, Shelly Leck and husband, Troy; grandson Dean Leck; granddaughter, Tory Leck, many nieces, nephews, and special friends.
Bob was born May 20, 1945, in Moline, Illinois. Al the age of 15, he made his home in Little Rock, Arkansas, and attended Central High School. As a young man, Bob worked as an electrician, boat builder, and various other jobs until 1967 where he began employment at McMillan Bloedel Container (now Weyerhauser) as a Production Supervisor until his retirement.
Bob was an active member of Southside Baptist Church in Heber Springs, Arkansas. He loved his church and church family. He was an avid fisherman. He especially enjoyed trout fishing on the Little Red River and fishing trips to Louisiana to inshore fish. After retirement he volunteered for a number of years at Lawson Elementary School (PCSSD) as a Book Buddy and mentor. He worked with Special Olympics as well. He loved to golf and take family road trips, covering most of the mainland of the United States. National Parks and historical sites were favorite places to visit.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., Thursday, November 16, 2023 in the chapel of Roller Drummond Funeral Home in Little Rock, Arkansas. A celebration of life will follow at 2:00 p.m. with Elwin Ollar officiating. Interment will be at Riverwood Memorial Gardens in Maumelle, Arkansas.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Southside Baptist Church, 640 Heber Springs Road, P.O. Box 145, Heber Springs, Arkansas 72543 or to Gideons International.
Published November 12, 2023
Arkansas Democrat/Gazette
He was preceded in death by his father, Gerard Onderbeke and Marjorie Stodd Onderbeke, brother, Jerry Onderbeke, sisters, Sandy Bolser and Sally Turner.
He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Lancene Onderbeke; brother-in-law, David Cleveland; daughter, Shelly Leck and husband, Troy; grandson Dean Leck; granddaughter, Tory Leck, many nieces, nephews, and special friends.
Bob was born May 20, 1945, in Moline, Illinois. Al the age of 15, he made his home in Little Rock, Arkansas, and attended Central High School. As a young man, Bob worked as an electrician, boat builder, and various other jobs until 1967 where he began employment at McMillan Bloedel Container (now Weyerhauser) as a Production Supervisor until his retirement.
Bob was an active member of Southside Baptist Church in Heber Springs, Arkansas. He loved his church and church family. He was an avid fisherman. He especially enjoyed trout fishing on the Little Red River and fishing trips to Louisiana to inshore fish. After retirement he volunteered for a number of years at Lawson Elementary School (PCSSD) as a Book Buddy and mentor. He worked with Special Olympics as well. He loved to golf and take family road trips, covering most of the mainland of the United States. National Parks and historical sites were favorite places to visit.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., Thursday, November 16, 2023 in the chapel of Roller Drummond Funeral Home in Little Rock, Arkansas. A celebration of life will follow at 2:00 p.m. with Elwin Ollar officiating. Interment will be at Riverwood Memorial Gardens in Maumelle, Arkansas.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Southside Baptist Church, 640 Heber Springs Road, P.O. Box 145, Heber Springs, Arkansas 72543 or to Gideons International.
Published November 12, 2023
Arkansas Democrat/Gazette
Bob Onderbeke, 78, of Pangburn, Arkansas, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, November 10, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his father, Gerard Onderbeke and Marjorie Stodd Onderbeke, brother, Jerry Onderbeke, sisters, Sandy Bolser and Sally Turner.
He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Lancene Onderbeke; brother-in-law, David Cleveland; daughter, Shelly Leck and husband, Troy; grandson Dean Leck; granddaughter, Tory Leck, many nieces, nephews, and special friends.
Bob was born May 20, 1945, in Moline, Illinois. Al the age of 15, he made his home in Little Rock, Arkansas, and attended Central High School. As a young man, Bob worked as an electrician, boat builder, and various other jobs until 1967 where he began employment at McMillan Bloedel Container (now Weyerhauser) as a Production Supervisor until his retirement.
Bob was an active member of Southside Baptist Church in Heber Springs, Arkansas. He loved his church and church family. He was an avid fisherman. He especially enjoyed trout fishing on the Little Red River and fishing trips to Louisiana to inshore fish. After retirement he volunteered for a number of years at Lawson Elementary School (PCSSD) as a Book Buddy and mentor. He worked with Special Olympics as well. He loved to golf and take family road trips, covering most of the mainland of the United States. National Parks and historical sites were favorite places to visit.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., Thursday, November 16, 2023 in the chapel of Roller Drummond Funeral Home in Little Rock, Arkansas. A celebration of life will follow at 2:00 p.m. with Elwin Ollar officiating. Interment will be at Riverwood Memorial Gardens in Maumelle, Arkansas.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Southside Baptist Church, 640 Heber Springs Road, P.O. Box 145, Heber Springs, Arkansas 72543 or to Gideons International.
Published November 12, 2023
Arkansas Democrat/Gazette
He was preceded in death by his father, Gerard Onderbeke and Marjorie Stodd Onderbeke, brother, Jerry Onderbeke, sisters, Sandy Bolser and Sally Turner.
He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Lancene Onderbeke; brother-in-law, David Cleveland; daughter, Shelly Leck and husband, Troy; grandson Dean Leck; granddaughter, Tory Leck, many nieces, nephews, and special friends.
Bob was born May 20, 1945, in Moline, Illinois. Al the age of 15, he made his home in Little Rock, Arkansas, and attended Central High School. As a young man, Bob worked as an electrician, boat builder, and various other jobs until 1967 where he began employment at McMillan Bloedel Container (now Weyerhauser) as a Production Supervisor until his retirement.
Bob was an active member of Southside Baptist Church in Heber Springs, Arkansas. He loved his church and church family. He was an avid fisherman. He especially enjoyed trout fishing on the Little Red River and fishing trips to Louisiana to inshore fish. After retirement he volunteered for a number of years at Lawson Elementary School (PCSSD) as a Book Buddy and mentor. He worked with Special Olympics as well. He loved to golf and take family road trips, covering most of the mainland of the United States. National Parks and historical sites were favorite places to visit.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., Thursday, November 16, 2023 in the chapel of Roller Drummond Funeral Home in Little Rock, Arkansas. A celebration of life will follow at 2:00 p.m. with Elwin Ollar officiating. Interment will be at Riverwood Memorial Gardens in Maumelle, Arkansas.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Southside Baptist Church, 640 Heber Springs Road, P.O. Box 145, Heber Springs, Arkansas 72543 or to Gideons International.
Published November 12, 2023
Arkansas Democrat/Gazette
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