Robert ‘Bob’ William Calvert Jr.

Robert “Bob” William Calvert Jr., son of Robert Calvert Sr. and Eva Hatfield Calvert was born on Feb. 21, 1927, in Greene County, Iowa. He passed away on March 31, 2025, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City, Iowa, at the age of 98 years old.

A funeral service for Bob Calvert will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 7, 2025, at Hauser Weishaar Funeral Home in Charles City with Sister Diana Blong from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until the start of the service at the funeral home Monday morning.

Burial will be at Jefferson Cemetery in Jefferson, Iowa at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. Graveside Military Rites will be presented by the Iowa Army National Honor Guard.

Bob grew up on the family farm in Hardin Township, Greene County, Iowa. To his family, he was known as Junior because he was the youngest of 11 and shared his father’s name. While still in high school, Bob enlisted in the Army to serve his country during World War II. He proudly served as a member of the 101st Airborne, where he saw action in the Battle of the Bulge. Bob was part of the first troops to arrive in Berlin after Germany surrendered and was part of the rebuilding of the city. He is believed to be the last combat World War II Veteran in Charles City and Floyd County. After the war, he continued his service in Berlin, Germany. When he returned home, he worked for the Jefferson Creamery where he often talked about his fond memories of his adventures with his coworkers.

Bob was later united in marriage with Marjorie Mae Crandell. Three children, William Jay (Bill), Kristin Gay and Christopher Paul Calvert were born from this union.

He met Lloyd Kordick and became a manager of his Wholesale Plumbing Supply warehouses in Ames, and later Carroll, Iowa, where he ended up as an owner and retired from the business after 35 years.

In 1992, he married Margaret Sweet from Charles City and enjoyed a lifetime love of 33 years.

Bob was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City.

In early years, he enjoyed taking his 2 boys to the dirt track auto races, which started their long-time interest in the sport.

Bob also enjoyed spending time with Margaret’s family: Michael (Brenda) Sweet of Belle Plaine, Iowa. David (Peggy) Sweet of Charles City, Iowa. Scott (Kelly) Sweet of Charles City, Iowa.

He held a special place in his heart for his 7 grandchildren: Ryan, Kelsey, Barry, Samantha, Zachary, Hayley and Elizabeth, as well as his 10 great-grandchildren whom he loved dearly.

Bob found great joy in delivering vehicles with his wife, Margaret, for Mike Molstead Motors in Charles City. He was an avid storyteller, sharing in detail his World War II experiences and many other life adventures. He enjoyed reading Western novels and watching RFD TV shows with Margaret.

He was preceded in death by his parents, infant daughter, Kristin Gay Calvert, son, William Jay Calvert, brothers: Russell, Harlan, and Cecil Calvert, sisters: Marguerite Weaver, Romaine Calvert, Treva Smith, Wilma Dunlop, Nadine Bennett, Maxine Dunlop and their spouses.

Survivors include his wife, Margaret, son, Christoper (Carmen) of Story City, stepsons, Michael (Brenda) Sweet, David (Peggy) Sweet and Scott (Kelly) Sweet, his 100-year-old sister, Billie Pevestorf of Jefferson, seven grandchildren: Ryan, Kelsey, Barry, Samantha, Zachary, Hayley and Elizabeth and 10 great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff on the second floor of the Floyd County Medical Center and Dr. David Schrodt for his great care.

Hauser Weishaar Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, 1205 South Main Street, Charles City, Iowa 50616 is in charge of local arrangements. Online condolences may be left on the Tribute Wall for the family at www.hauserfh.com.