Robert James Dzaboff

Robert J. Dzaboff, 79, of West Union, Iowa, died Thursday morning, October 14, 2021, at the Good Samaritan Society in Postville, Iowa.

Funeral Service: 10:30 A.M. Monday, October 18, 2021, at the Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home, Arlington, with Rev. Roland Waterman officiating.

Visitation: 3:00 to 6:00 P.M. on Sunday and for one hour before the service on Monday at the funeral home.

Interment: Taylorsville Cemetery, Arlington, Iowa.

Condolences may be sent to: Lori Butikofer, 21912 Armada Rd., Elgin, IA 52141.

Online obituary at www.jamisonschmitzfuneralhome.com

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, social distancing and masks are suggested at the visitation and service.

Robert James Dzaboff was born on October 5, 1942, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He was later adopted by Vasily E. & Lucille (Vreeland) Dzaboff. He was raised in Cascade where he attended school and worked in the family quarry. The family moved to Ladysmith, Wisconsin where he continued his high school education. Following high school, Bob lived in Ladysmith with his mother until the time of her passing. He then moved to Edgewood, Iowa, to be near family. Bob met Pat Lewis at Thunder's, where they enjoyed dancing.

Bob was united in marriage to Patricia Joan (Burrack) Lewis on December 5, 1984, in Bruce, Wisconsin. Bob and Pat lived in Ladysmith, Wisconsin until moving to Wadena, Iowa. Bob drove semi-truck and charter bus for several different companies. Bob & Pat then lived in West Union until Pat moved to the Good Samaritan Society Home in Postville. Bob continued to live in West Union, making the daily trip to Postville to see Pat for nine years until Bob joined Pat at the care center.

Bob enjoyed reading, watching sports on television and spending time with his family. He especially enjoyed watching football and was a longtime Green Bay Packer fan.

Bob is survived by his Wife: Patricia Dzaboff of Postville; Step-Daughter: Lori (Cory) Butikofer of Elgin; 3 Step-Sons: Jody (Dina) Lewis of Chariton, Scott Lewis of Springfield, Illinois & Jim Lewis of Coralville; 7 Step-Grandchildren: Krystal (Nate) Pusey, Cody Kraus (Rachael Hach), Kristy (Bandon) Williams, Chris Lewis, Tarah Lewis, Heather Cleaton & Miles Lewis; 21 Step Great Grandchildren; 2 Brothers: Ronald Dzaboff of Strawberry Point & Donald Dzaboff of Dubuque; 2 Brothers-In-Law & Sisters-In-Law: Dan (Patty) Burrack of Arlington & Brenda (Larry) Fliehler of Arlington and several Nieces & Nephews including Dalton Dzaboff.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents; 2 step grandchildren: Donnie Cleaton & Steven Lewis; sister-in-law & brother-in-law: Karen & Galen Mack and his father-in-law & his mother-in-law: Alfred & Eva Burrack.