Robbert Nachtweh Obituary (1934 - 2011)

Robbert (Bob) Nachtweh, age 76, of Russellville, passed away peacefully July 26 at home following a long illness. The son of Johan Hendrik George and Magdalena Nachtweh, Bob was born in Amsterdam, The Netherlands on August 24, 1934. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Lucie. Bob received a Bachelor of Business Degree from the Harlem Business University in The Netherlands, and served as a Second Lieutenant in the Royal Dutch Air Force prior to immigrating to the United States in 1957. Bob was very proud of becoming a citizen of the United States in 1962 and he enjoyed photography, reading, fishing, and traveling. After holding several executive positions in the Telecommunications industry, including Allied Telephone Company in Little Rock and the United States Telecom Association in Washington, D.C., he retired in 1996. He is survived by his wife Linda of 40 years, daughter Lisa Flowers and husband Dewey of Dover, and daughter Caroline Grubb and husband Chris of Little Rock as well as five grandchildren, Ashley, Robbie, Justin, Grace and soon to be born Austin. He is also survived by his brother, Eduard Nachtweh, of Copper Canyon, Texas. Also surviving are several nieces, nephews, and numerous friends. A celebration of his life will be held at 10:30 A.M., Thursday, August 4, 2011 in the Chapel of Humphrey Funeral Service in Russellville. A Committal ceremony at Rest Haven Memorial Park of Russellville will follow immediately after the memorial service. His entire family would like to give thanks and gratitude to the wonderful people at Arkansas Hospice for their loving care in his last days. Memorials may be made to Arkansas Hospice Foundation, 14 Parkstone Circle, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72116. PDF Printable Version