Robert Sturtz
Robert D. Sturtz, age 86, passed away peacefully Sunday, Nov. 28.
Born at home on May 21, 1935 in Bellingham, a 1954 graduate of Bellingham High School, and near life-long Bellingham resident.
An honorably discharged Veteran of the U.S. Air Force, Mr. Sturtz served from 1955-1961, and thereafter had various careers throughout his life ranging from pastor, sheet-metal worker, building designer, estimator and project manager.
Mr. Sturtz and his family were long-time members of Calvary Temple Church Bellingham, and he was also building designer of the church’s major addition and renovation in 1972.
Mr. Sturtz is survived by his son Daniel (Linda) Sturtz of Bellingham and two daughters, Sharie Parks of Stanwood and Cindy (Adonis) Topacio of Issaquah, sister Leslie (Marvin) Elsasser of Lynden, five grandchildren, Melissa (Parks) Freerks, Christopher Parks, Brittany Parks, Bryant Mack, and Brendan Mack, and five great-grandchildren (a sixth expected Feb. 2022), and several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Sturtz is preceded in death by his first wife Dolores (Dalton) Sturtz (1964) and second wife Joetta (Burkey) Sturtz (2005), son Gregory Sturtz (1985), parents Lester and Mattie (Oban) Sturtz (1991 and 2006), and brother Lawrence Sturtz (2009).
Mr. Sturtz was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle and he will be greatly missed by family and friends.
All are welcome to the celebration of life service on Thursday, Dec. 16 at 1 p.m. at Christ the King Church Bellingham.
A private graveside service for family was held at Greenacres Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bellingham Lighthouse Mission Ministries, American Cancer Society, or the Alzheimer’s Association.
More detailed information can be found in obituary posted at Sig’s Funeral Services, www.sigsfuneralservices.com.
