Robert M. Stierwalt, 82, a resident of Rio Rancho, died on Saturday, December 12, 2015. Robert is preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Virginia Ann Stierwalt, and son, Matthew Paul Stierwalt. He is survived by his children, Robert Mark Stierwalt of Rio Rancho, and William Andrew Stierwalt and wife, Kathy of Indianapolis; grandchildren, Samantha Renee Stierwalt and Melissa Kay Stierwalt, both of Rio Rancho, and Sarah Katherine Sansom, David Andrew Stierwalt and Mathew Robert Stierwalt, all of Indianapolis.
Robert spent his childhood in Indiana. He served in the US Army during the Korean War and was honorably discharged in 1956. He enrolled at Indiana Central College in Indianapolis, where he met his future wife Virginia. They were married on September 15, 1956 in Lafayette, Indiana. His employment on the railroad took them to several states: Indiana, Pennsylvania, New York and Michigan. He and his wife traveled often during their years together, spending time camping and RV-ing in their trailer throughout the United States. They also made trips to England, France, Germany, Austria, Italy and Spain. He retired in 1990 and moved to Albuquerque, where they built a new home on the west side. Robert attended the High Desert United Methodist Church in Rio Rancho.
A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, Dec 19, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at FRENCH - Westside.
FRENCH - Westside
9300 Golf Course Rd NW
505-897-0300
Service Details
Saturday, December 19th, 2015, 1:00pm, FRENCH - Westside