Robert John Steinbrech, 85 of Solon, passed away Monday, October 3, 2016  at The University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics surrounded by his family.  Funeral Mass will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 7, 2016 at St. Mary's  Catholic Church, with burial to follow in Oakland Cemetery where Military  Honors will be bestowed. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday,  October 6, 2016 at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Brosh Chapel in Solon is in  charge of arrangements.  
Robert John Steinbrech was born December 2, 1930 in Iowa City, the son of  Frank and Pearl (McNulty) Steinbrech. He attended Solon Community Schools  and graduated in 1949. Following high school, he served in the United  States Army during the Korean Conflict. Bob was united in marriage to  Irene A. Lumpa on September 8, 1955 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in  Solon.  Bob and Irene farmed most of their life in the Solon area. He  enjoyed playing bingo, cards with friends at Old Gold Diner every week,  going to Bluegrass music festivals, as well as the time spent with his  family.  
Bob is survived by his wife of over 61 years, Irene; two children, Dennis  Steinbrech of Solon and Darlene DeLong of Des Moines; two grandchildren,  Colton DeLong of Des Moines and Danielle Steinbrech of Solon; two sisters,  Mary Alice (Paul) Stahle of Solon and Marge (Ray) Welsh of Iowa City; two  brothers, Edward (Narge) Steinbrech of Solon and Francis Steinbrech of  Solon; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.   He was proceeded in death by his daughter Delores Steinbrech, who died  January 29, 2014, his parents Frank and Pearl (McNulty) Steinbrech, and  two nephews Daniel Steinbrech and Dale Lumpa.
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