Robert Lee "Bob" DeRoeck
Marriages
Glennyce - 1947
Burial Details
Obituaries
Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 6A Obituary - November 8, 2018
Bob DeRoeck July 16, 1928 - November 1, 2018
Robert "Bob" Lee DeRoeck was a long-time resident of Colorado. He was born in 1928 in Chicago, Illinois and served in the Ready Reserves of the U.S. Army. He married the love of his life, Glennyce, in 1947, and their marriage lasted over 70 years. Bob and Glennyce moved to Glenwood Springs in 1973, where he started DeRoeck Crane Service, which he and his wife operated until 2002. During that time, he worked on the I-70 expansion through the Glenwood Canyon, on the construction of the Ritz Carlton in Aspen, and in building the towns of Aspen and Snowmass. Bob was an active member of the Glenwood Springs Elks, and an avid golfer who spent many hours working on perfecting his game. He moved to Grand Junction in 2002 to allow more time for golf. Bob was surrounded by his family in the final days of his life. He is preceded in death by daughters, Teri and Sandra; grandson, Robert James, and great-grandson, Bobby. He is survived by his wife Glennyce; son, Lee; daughter-in-law, Carrie; sons-in-law, Richard and Bob; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, November 10th at 2:00 p.m. at Farnum Holt Funeral Home in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to HopeWest Hospice in Grand Junction.
