Robert Neil Ellenberg
In Loving Memory
Robert Neil Ellenberg passed away on November 25, 2023, at the age of 93 in Fort Collins, CO. He was born on December 31, 1929, in Quitman, GA, to James Travis Ellenberg and Jessie Eugenia Folsom. He was a graduate of Morven High School in Morven, GA, graduating on May 30, 1946.
He served in the army and was stationed in Korea. After serving in the army, he received a bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the American Institute of Business in Des Moines, IA, on July 22, 1955. He worked as an orderly at Mercy Hospital, computer programer at Martin Marietta, and for the City of Rock Island, IL.
He married Patricia Hickey on June 26, 1956, in Fort Dodge, IA. They moved to Des Moines, where the twins were born, Steven and Stewart, on November 24, 1957. They later moved to Cedar Rapids, IA, where their daughter Julieanne was born on June 12, 1961.
The family moved to Wildwood, FL, in 1977, where Bob and Patricia owned and operated an Amoco service station. He worked as a mechanic. Patricia passed away in February 1987. He then moved to Fort Collins, CO, in 1989, to be closer to his children and grandchildren. He worked at a service station and then for Avis in Fort Collins.
He was a dedicated father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He enjoyed spending time with his family and having coffee with his friends from Avis. He also enjoyed exercising daily, either walking or riding his bike. He was loved and admired by all that he met and had a great sense of humor. He was always helping others in need and loved to fix things. He will be greatly missed by all.
He is survived by his children: Stewart (Marianna) Ellenberg and Julie (Rob) Murphy; two grandchildren, Melissa (Brandon) Mathis and Jeremy Ellenberg; three great-grandchildren, Levi, Kyla, and Eve Mathis.
He was predeceased by his parents, his wife, his son Steven, his brother Preston Ellenberg, and sister Myrtle Rehberg.
A private graveside service will be held in the future in Leesburg, FL. Contributions can be made to his favorite charity, St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, PO Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101-9929