Robert F. “Bob” Eigenberger Jr. 72, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on May 29, 2024, at home.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 4th, 2024, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church with Fr. Steven Rosonke officiating. Family and friends may visit after 9:00 a.m. Tuesday at the church until the time of mass.  Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, Dubuque, Iowa is assisting the family.

Bob was born on December 9th, 1951, in Dubuque, Iowa, the son of Robert Sr. and Louvina “Bonnie” (Blaul) Eigenberger at Xavier Hospital.

Bob graduated from Dubuque Senior High School in 1971 and married Mary Bemis on April 20th, 1974, in Dubuque, IA. They recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.

Bob began his truck driving career in 1983 and worked most of his of his career with Pape Transfer. He retired from truck driving in 2016 with Georgia Pacific. During his time with Pape Transfer, he was most proud of the of earning the 2-million-mile accident-free award.

His grandchildren were his pride and joy. He spoke often of their accomplishments in the classroom and loved watching them on the playing field. Bob could often be seen watching his favorite western movies, the Iowa Hawkeyes, coaching the Green Bay Packers from his living room, though they never seemed to listen to him and cheering on Kyle Busch. In addition, Bob was a remarkable athlete. In his younger years, he was an avid basketball, softball and racquetball player. He enjoyed playing golf and was the best backyard quarterback in any neighborhood.

Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Mary; his children Stephanie (Brian) Placke of Manchester, Iowa, and Brian (Kelly) Eigenberger of Peosta, Iowa; his grandchildren, Abbie, Garrett, Reegan and Rylee Placke and Cammie Eigenberger. His siblings Rita Sommers and John “Jack” Eigenberger as well as several in-laws and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Bonnie; his brother George; brother-in-law Dick Sommers and his in-laws, Harry and Rita Bemis.

The family would like to thank Hospice of Dubuque for their compassion and Dr. Mark Herman with Grand River Oncology.