Robert L "Bob" Alstatt
Obituaries
Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 3D Obituary - May 24, 2020
Robert L. Alstatt
September 10, 1927 - May 18, 2020
Bob died at the VA Medical
Center in Grand Junction on
May 18, 2020.
He was born in Fruita,
Colorado, to Albert and Anna
Alstatt on September 10, 1927,
and was raised on the family
homestead northwest of Mack,
Colorado. Bob attended New
Liberty School from first
through eighth grades. During
Bob’s senior year in high school he drove the school bus and
transported students to Fruita. He graduated from Fruita Union
High School and received his teaching certificate. Bob received
his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Western State College in
Gunnison, Colorado.
Bob proudly served his country in the Army and was stationed
in Korea in the early 1950s. He taught school for over 25 years,
mostly in School District 51. He later drove for Avis, transporting
cars from one location to another for over 25 years.
He was a life-long member of the American Lutheran Church
and sang in the church choir for many years. His love for music
continued throughout his life, as he had numerous classical records
that he enjoyed.
Bob greatly appreciated his church friends, Joe and Larry, who
transported him to church and did so many things for him.
Bob is survived by his sister, Ann, and numerous nieces and
nephews. He was predeceased by his parents; sisters, Viola, Ruth,
Edith, Agnes, and Louise, and brothers, Milton, Amos, and Carl.
Bob will be inurned at the Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery. Services
will be at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American
Lutheran Church, 631 26 1/2 Road, Grand Junction, CO 81506
