Robert E. Gretschmann, age 85, of Clinton died Wednesday October 5, 2022 at Beloit Memorial Hospital. He was born December 19, 1936 to the late Ernest and Edith Hiemstra in Avon, South Dakota. Bob graduated from Milton High School, class of 1954. He married Yvonne Risseeuw on December 20, 1954 at Emmanuel Community Church. Bob was a farmer and also worked in real estate his entire adult life. He was a member of Emmanuel Community Church in Clinton.

He is survived by his wife, Yvonne of Clinton; his two children, Paul (Dori) Gretschmann of Clinton and Pam (Jon) Odling of Waco, TX; four grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; his siblings, Duane & Barbara; Ed & Connie and Earl Gretschmann all of Clinton.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until the service at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday October 15, 2022 at EMMANUEL COMMUNITY CHURCH, 319 East Street, Clinton with Rev. Chad Strabbing officiating. Burial to follow the service at the Clinton Cemetery. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared on our website.