Robert Leroy Lowenstein

Robert Leroy Lowenstein passed peacefully on July 8, 2017, from the comfort of his home where he was being lovingly cared for by family, to his Heavenly Home with Jesus. He was 76.

Bobby was born on April 3, 1941 in Fargo, North Dakota to Elizabeth Lowenstein. After her passing, when he was only five, Bobby was taken in and raised by his grandparents, John and Rosalia Lowenstein, on the family farm in Belfield, with aunts and uncles who became more like siblings; he was number fourteen. They were never rich by worldly standards, but rich in all things that really matter.

In 1962, at the age of 21, Bob married the love of his life, Elsie Ficek, in Denver, Colorado where they lived for four years before moving to Seattle. In 1971, Shannon was born, the pride of his life. To the end, she was daddy’s little girl, and he spoiled her in all the best ways. His role as dad deepened with the addition of his son-in-law, Scott; they had so much in common.

Bob’s career with General Electric spanned thirty-three years. He went from working in the electric rebuild shop to bringing in clients with large motor and electrical turbine repair jobs. From shop crew to corporate clients, his relationships with people were what he valued most. He retired in 1998 at the age of 57. This allowed him time to be a marvelous, Goofy Grandpa to the three luckiest grandkids ever.

Bob was a quiet, introspective man with a light-hearted sense of humor. He was generous with his time, talent and treasure. He loved to help people wherever there was a need, and he could repair anything. Elsie was always volunteering him to help her girlfriends. He enjoyed dining out and picking up the tab. He loved playing harmonica, wherever and whenever requested, including the waiting room at Seattle Cancer Care Alliance. He enjoyed fishing, playing cards with family and friends, baking caramel and poppy seed rolls, and concocting delicious soups. He exercised five days a week, for forty plus years; whether jump roping on the street corner or working out at the gym, it was a lifestyle. Bob was a faithful member of St. Stephen the Martyr Catholic Church, where he was a lector and a member of Knights of Columbus.

While Kidney Cancer became a regular part of life in 2004, it never stopped Bob from living a full, joy-filled life, to the very end, even celebrating a fun family 4^th watching fireworks from his driveway. He was a real trooper!

Parting is such sweet sorrow. Bob leaves behind his adoring wife of 54 years, Elsie, daughter and son-in-law Shannon and Scott, grandchildren Trevor, Brandon and Sara, as well as his caring extended family and truly wonderful friends.

In Bob’s memory, Live Every Moment, Laugh Every Day and Love Beyond Words.

A Funeral Mass for Robert Leroy Lowenstein will take place on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at 11:00 with a luncheon to follow; St. Stephen the Martyr Catholic Church, 13055 SE 192^nd Street, Renton, WA 98058. He will be laid to rest at Gethsemane Catholic Cemetery.

Remembrances may be made to Knights of Columbus Wheelchair Program, and may be presented to family, or sent through St. Stephen the Martyr. Checks can be written to Knights of Columbus with Wheelchair in the memo line.