Robert A. "Bob" Throesch, 81, of Engelberg was called home on Wednesday, November 9, 2016. He was born on April 4, 1935 to the late Henry and Josephine (Hausman) Throesch. He was a lifelong member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. His passion was farming and spending time with his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, son Victor Throesch, great grandson Zander Steimel, brother Roy Throesch and sister Mary (Sis) Warner.

Survivors include his loving wife of 56 years Treva (Walker) Throesch, son Mark (Deborah) Throesch, daughters Debora (Rick) Martin and Kim (David) Helms, daughter in law Rose Steimel Throesch. Grandkids Mathew (Michelle) Throesch, Jessica (Jeremy) Stout, Justin Martin, Ben (Kim) Throesch, Candace (Andrew) Steimel, Crystal (Stuart) Blalock, Jay Throesch, Josh Martin, Christian Helms, Joseph Throesch, Nicole Throesch, Sarah Helms, Heather Throesch. Great grandkids Madison Throesch, Caroline Stout, Maci Blalock, Jaxon Steimel, Lucy Throesch, and Haley Stout. Brothers Edd, Joe and Don Throesch.

Honored to serve as pallbearers are his grandsons and honorary pallbearers are his granddaughters.

Visitation will be Friday, November 11, 2016 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church at Engelberg, AR from 5 to 7 p.m. Rosary will be led by Father Alphonse at 7:00 p.m. Funeral mass will be at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Saturday, November 12, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. with Father Athanasius Okeiyi officiating. Arrangements under the direction of McNabb Funeral Home.