Robert Wylie Achenbach

Robert W. Achenbach, 63, of Macedonia, IA, passed away on August 10, 2014 at the Alegent Creighton Immanuel Medical Center in Omaha, NE. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at the Loess Hills Funeral Home in Carson, IA with burial at the Macedonia Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral service, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Memorials are directed to the family.

Robert "Bob" Wylie Achenbach, one of two sons of Hertha Willimenia (Bussow) and Clarence William Achenbach, was born on January 21, 1951 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He grew up in the Macedonia and Carson, Iowa area and graduated from the Carson-Macedonia high school in 1969. Bob attended the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy in Des Moines, Iowa, where he graduated in 1988. He was employed in 1988 with the Council Bluffs Police Department, and had served as a Field Training Officer and Firearms Instructor. Bob received the Medal of Valor Award in 1992 and retired from the police department in 1997.

Bob and Kaye Arlene Strong were married on October 24, 1969 in Carson, Iowa. Their marriage was blessed with three children, Bob, Chad, and Kayela.

Bob was a member of the Carson Volunteer Fire Department. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, spending time with his friends, and especially with his family and grandchildren, who were his pride and joy.

Bob passed away on August 10, 2014 at the Alegent Creighton Immanuel Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 63 years, 6 months, and 19 days. He was preceded in death by his parents; and grandson Jeremy Tyler Achenbach in 1996.

Bob is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years, Kaye Achenbach of Macedonia; children, Bob Achenbach and wife Jennifer of Underwood, IA, Chad Achenbach and wife Brandy of Oakland, IA, and Kayela Weak and husband Jason of Glenwood, IA; eight grandchildren, Michael Achenbach, Melissa Achenbach, Hunter Achenbach, Josh Achenbach, Jadyn Achenbach, Jacob Achenbach, MaKenna Weak, and Kayelie Weak; brother Dick Achenbach and wife Jan of Glenwood; other relatives; and many friends.