Robert Thul

July 22, 1933 - April 6, 2022

Robert Thul, age 88 of West Bend, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at the Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, April 9, 2022 at 10:00 AM at Divine Mercy Catholic Parish- Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in West Bend. Burial will take place at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Livermore. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 8, 2022 from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM with a Rosary at 4:00 PM at Divine Mercy Catholic Parish - Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in West Bend. Rob's service may be viewed at https://www.hdezwebcast.com/show/robert-thul Robert George Thul, the son of Harold and Alvina (Becker) Thul, was born on July 22, 1933 in Algona, Iowa. He graduated from Livermore High School in 1953. Rob served his country in the U.S. Army. After his service he returned home and began farming. Rob loved farming so much that he never worked a day in his life. On October 1, 1956 Rob was united in marriage with Jean Monson in Livermore. To this union, five children were born. After Jean passed away, Rob married Elizabeth Rasmussen on March 24, 2001 at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in West Bend. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the West Bend American Legion. Besides farming, he also enjoyed fishing, golfing with his sons and friends, playing cards and loved being with his family. Left to cherish Rob’s memory is his wife Elizabeth; children, Michael Thul of Meeteetse, WY, Joni (Jeff) Halverson of Humboldt, Tim Thul of Jackson, MN, Don (Michelle) Thul of Bode and Steve (Lisa) Thul of Bode; step children, Annette (David) Latcham of Grinnell, Kristi (Tim) Rasmussen of Bode and John (Kris) Rasmussen of West Bend; 16 grandchildren; 15 step grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; 12 step great grandchildren; a brother, Ron Thul of Edgewood, NM; and sisters, Gladys (Ron) Collins of St. Croix Falls, WI, Sandra (Alan) Wiemers of Algona and Linda (Dean) Long of Manson. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Jean; and a brother, Roger Thul.