Robert Greteman

         Robert C.  Greteman, age 88, of Carroll passed away peacefully on Monday, March 12, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his family.        Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Carroll with Fr. Timothy Johnson as Celebrant. Lectors for the Mass will be Dr. Martin Halbur and Clete Windschitl. Music for the Mass will be by Barb McDermott as organist, the Holy Spirit Choir, All Strings Attached, Becky Windschitl, and Jake Gute.  Mass servers will be John Mayhall and Lexi Greteman.  Gift bearers will be his granddaughters. Casket bearers will be his grandsons. Burial will be in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery.      Friends may call at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Carroll on Friday, March 16, 2018 after 4:00 P.M. on Friday where there will be a Rosary at 5:00 P.M. and a Christian Wake Service at 7:00 P.M. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Dahn and Woodhouse Funeral Home in Carroll and online condolences may be left for the family at www.dahnandwoodhouse.com. Memorial contributions, in lieu of flowers, may be made to the Kuemper Catholic School Foundation.  Memorials may also be given online at www.kuemper.org      Robert Clement Greteman was born July 30, 1929 in Willey, Iowa to Victor Edward Greteman and Anna Maria (Zitzlsperger) Greteman.      Self-described as the most academically-challenged individual to ever graduate college, Bob went on to graduate from Loras Academy, Loras College, and Creighton University. He served as a staff sergeant for the United States Air Force during the Korean War. More recently, he delighted in sharing his stories of travel to Seoul in bullet-ridden busses and one Thanksgiving celebration in Japan. After his service abroad, Bob served at the Schilling Air Force Base in Salina, Kansas. In 1953, Bob met the love of his life while on a double-date with friends. They didn’t go on the date together, but afterwards, he told his friend that he was going to marry that woman. That special woman, S. Clare (Stroda) and Bob were married on September 18, 1954 in Abilene, Kansas. This union was the start of a wonderful family, all of whom were fiercely-loved by Bob.      Family and friends are fond of the many Bob-isms that were told over the years. His daily routine included cards in Halbur with a circle of friends that frequently commented, “Don’t be a Bob,” whenever they were advised on which card to play next. Bob loved his annual fishing trips with all of the Greteman men and close friends. He also excelled in math. With every re-telling, his fish got an inch longer. When Bob wasn’t playing cards or fishing, he was playing golf, watching golf on TV, or talking about his adopted son, Zach Johnson, whom he got to play a round with in 2014.      Bob partnered with his brother, Louis, and started Greteman Agency in 1953, serving clients in the insurance and real estate industries his entire life. He was a member of Holy Spirit Parish, Moose International, Elk’s Lodge, Knights of Columbus, American Legion, City of Carroll Parks and Recreation Board, and the Kuemper Century Club.      Robert is survived by his wife of 63 years, Clare (Stroda) Greteman of Carroll. His brother, Louis (Julia) Greteman of Carroll. His children Jan (Alan Raxter) Greteman of Sierra Madre, CA, Joe (Sherry) Greteman of Carroll, David (Debbie) Greteman of Carroll, Katie (Pat) Hagan of Boone, Matt (Peggy) Greteman of Carroll, Amy (Mike) Fitzgerald of Kansas City, MO, Dan (Ree) Greteman of West Des Moines, Tim (Angela) Greteman of Waukee, Chuck of Urbandale, and Aaron (Tricia) Greteman of Algona. His 25 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.        Robert is preceded in death by his parents, Victor and Anna (Zitzlsperger) Greteman. His brothers Paul (Norma) Greteman and Brother James Greteman. His son, Victor Greteman. And his grandchildren John Paul, Rachel, and Daniel.