Robert Lee Rosenbaum

Robert Lee Rosenbaum, 89, of Thornton went to be with his Lord and Savior, May 17, 2023.
Bob was born in Safe, Missouri on November 29, 1933 to Lester Rosenbum and Amelia Sewell
Rosenbum.
Bob served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. After leaving the Air
Force, Bob married Margaret Kauten on April 22, 1957. Bob and Margaret created a life for
themselves for several years in Iowa. During that time, Bob worked as a farmer and also worked
for Zupke’s Sand and Gravel as a truck driver. After selling the farm, the family moved to town
and Bob worked as a police officer for the Fayette City Police Department and then the Fayette
County Sheriff’s Department. Bob and his family lived in Missouri and Louisiana until they retired
in Arkansas. While in Arkansas, he worked at LTV Aerospace and Defense and then Georgia
Pacific. Bob’s first priority was providing for his wife and family. He put in countless hours and
worked many side jobs in order to provide for them. Bob’s hobbies were gardening and being a
“shade tree mechanic”. He would often say, “I love to watch things grow.” He and Margaret
would grow a large garden to not only give to their kids but neighbors as well. He had the
amazing ability to take things apart and put them back together. Oftentimes he worked on things
for the neighbors. If they were puzzled, they’d call him and ask him to look at it for them. Bob
believed in hard work, taking care of his family, living up to your word, and giving his children a
good name- one to be proud of.
Bob and Margaret were married for 66 years and had 10 children: Bob (Belinda) Rosenbaum;
Patti (Todd) Goede of Oelwein, IA; Sherri (Mike) Henning; Peggi (Larry) Ruden of Hazelton, IA;
Jim (Joyce) Rosenbaum of Canon City, CO; Tom (Dolly) Rosenbum of Arlington, IA; Tony
(Leilani) Rosenbaum of Poplarville, MS; Barbie (Mike) Hornaday of St. Joe, AR; Dan (Liz)
Rosenbaum of Colorado Springs, Co; and Kristin (Scotty) Winningham of Sheridan, AR.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret, Eight children, 27 grandchildren and 31 great
grandchildren.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Bob Rosenbaum, Jr; his daughter, Sherri
Carnicle Henning; and his granddaughter, Louise Rosenbaum.
At his request, no services will be held, though there will be a private celebration of life. Burial
will be in Iowa at a later date. Arrangements are by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net .