In Memory

Robert Pilgrim

Source: Sioux City Meyer Brothers Chapels Website

Robert Newell “Bob” Pilgrim, 71 of Sioux City passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2020. A Memorial Service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at Nelson-Berger Northside Chapel with Deacon Michael Hand officiating. Visitation, with the family present, will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be offered at www.meyerbroschapels.com 

   Bob was born on December 2, 1948 in Sioux City to Robert N. Pilgrim, Sr. and Nancy (Calfear) Pilgrim. He received his education at Bishop-Heelan Catholic School, graduating with the Class of 1968. Bob served proudly in the United States Marine Corps, enlisting in September of 1968, and received his honorable discharge in March of 1970 after serving in Vietnam. He returned to Sioux and worked at Younkers, Mercy Medical Center, St. Luke’s Hospital, and Siouxland Paramedics during his working career. 

   Bob enjoyed playing pool, watching western movies, being outdoors, collecting cars, and was an avid Iowa Hawkeyes Fan for football and basketball. He loved being with his grandchildren. 

   Bob is survived by his daughter Carla Mohlmann and her son Devon Edwards; daughter Jenny (James) Sloan; three sisters; five brothers-in-law; one sister-in-law; wife Kathy; and several nieces and nephews.

   Bob was preceded in death by his granddaughter Sierrah Wilson, parents, step-father Don Hanson, and Patricia Bishop.

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