Robert A. Jesse

Robert A. Jesse, age 91, of Alta, Iowa died Monday, September 16, 2024 at the Buena Vista Regional Medical Center in Storm Lake. Memorial services will take place Friday, September 27, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Storm Lake. Entombment will be at a later date in Fayetteville National Cemetery in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Visitation will be held Thursday, September 26, 2024 from 5-7:00 p.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in STORM LAKE. Memorials may be directed to the BVRMC Foundation in Storm Lake. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements. Robert Jesse was born May 13, 1933 to Arthur and Evelyn (Chindlund) Jesse in Alta, Iowa. Growing up, Robert was a member of 4-H and enjoyed showing his cattle. He attended school in Alta, graduating in 1951. Robert served as Private First Class in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Storm Lake, then later joined Bella Vista Lutheran Church in Bella Vista, Arkansas. He was a member of Hayes Township Grange. Robert married the love of his life, Donna Mae Bumann, at the St. John Lutheran Church in Storm Lake. They were blessed with three children: Lynn, Alan, and Coleen. Robert was a passionate farmer, raising cattle and grain. You could find him enjoying the company of his friends at morning coffee. He loved being outdoors, going camping and fishing. Many memories were made while traveling, especially annual vacations to Arkansas. He also enjoyed spending summers at Custer State Park with Donna. Robert will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Robert is survived by his children: Lynn (Roxanne) Jesse of Whiting, Iowa; Alan (Julie) Jesse of Peoria, Arizona; Coleen (Doug) Imming of Storm Lake, Iowa; grandchildren: Angela Jesse (Matt Weisberg); Neil (Kristina) Jesse; Marisha (Pat) Gonzalez; Janie (James) Cornelius; step grandchildren: Curtis (Stephanie) Martindale; Isaac (Amy) Martindale; great-grandchildren: Alanna and Ashlynn Jesse; Leo and Sadie Gonzalez; Logan, Anna, and Zoey Cornelius; step great grandchildren: Gavin, Alivia, Ella, Bryson, Kinsley, Easton, Greyson, and Gable Martindale; special friend: Phyllis Southwick; extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife: Donna Mae Bumann; sister: Lola Vesgaard; brother: Glen and Lois Jesse; siblings-in-law: Don and Donna Bumann.

Robert A. Jesse

May 13, 1933 - September 16, 2024