Robert Don Sandburg

Robert Don Sandburg

June 5, 2019

Robert Don Sandburg, known as “Bob” to friends and family, passed away on June 5, 2019, at the age of 82. A longtime resident of Tucson, Ariz., Bob was born April 10, 1937 in Lake City Iowa. He graduated from Tucson High School in 1956 and shortly after joined the U.S. Air Force. He later on became a tenured manager for Lucky’s Grocery Store and from there moved to Alabama to work for an aircraft refurbishment plant. He returned back to Arizona with wife Peggy to enjoy retirement in Benson.

Bob, a man known for his humor, was in all forms a great storyteller. Whether it be for some good advice, a quick laugh, or a time old tale, Bob could draw in an audience like no other. He enjoyed raising horses, cows, pigs, and goats, had fun building and remodeling homes, and enjoyed being around friends and family.

He is preceded in death by wife Peggy Irene Rogers and sister Roberta Sandburg. Bob is survived by his brother Bruce Sandburg and Delores Shurtz, his sister-in-law Kay Percy, a son Mark Sandburg and wife Debbie, a daughter Denise Smith and husband Hugh, a daughter Karen Guito and husband Ralph, and a daughter Dawn Sanchez. He is survived by 10 grandchildren: Brandon, Brian, Rebekah and husband Sergio, Bethany and husband Joel, Sarah and husband Bjorn Sr., Grace, Julianne, Hannah, Ryan Thunder, and Mason. He is also survived by eight great-grandchildren: Samuel, Gabriella, Laura Rosa, Allie, Bjorn Jr., Sophie, Owen, and Yannis.

Bob has chosen to be cremated. No services will be held per his wishes. Thank you for all your love and friendship Bob. We will all miss you.

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