Robert "Bob" Douglas Persinger, devoted husband, son, brother, father, grandfather, great grandfather, hero of a hundred stories, friend to a multitude and a dancing partner of many, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2017 at the Madonna Rehab Hospital in Omaha, after giving the fight of his life. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday at St. Michael's Catholic Church in South Sioux City with Fr. David Fulton as Celebrant. Burial will be in the St. Michaels Catholic Cemetery with Military rights by American Legion Post and the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard. Visitation will be Thursday beginning at 5 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. when a Vigil Service will be held at Becker-Hunt Funeral Home. Bob was born on February 2, 1932 in South Sioux City, the son of Francis and Helen (Nelson) Persinger and was always proud to share his birthday with the groundhog. Bob was the 2nd oldest of 11 children. He grew up during WWII, and due to hard times his family moved to California to find work. They were able to move back to South Sioux City in 1945 and Bob and his brothers got jobs to help with the family income. Bob graduated from South Sioux City High School in 1950 and then enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. During his enlistment he was sent over to England where he was part of the air police and patrolled the street's of the U.S. Air Base. Later he served in Germany for advanced training and completed his service in 1954 as a Staff Sergeant and received a National Defense Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal. He joined the Knights of Columbus in 1954 and became a 4th Degree Knight. Fresh out of the Air Force in 1955 Bob met Dorothy "Dee" Grendler and they married on November 22, 1958 in Sioux City. They were blessed with six daughters and one son. After the Air Force, Bob worked at Northern Natural Gas Company before joining his father as an electrician at his business. When his dad retired he bought the business "Red's Electric" and he and his brothers worked together for many years. In 1989 Bob retired as an electrician due to health reasons. He went on to fulfill his lifelong passion of buying and selling antiques. He loved to share stories of his treasure hunts and finds with his family. His grandchildren loving to hear his tales of his magnificent finds. Bob's other passion was dancing. A few of his favorite spots were The Dublin, The Main Event, Stormin Normans and his favorite was the Eagles. He cherished the special friendships that were made there. On his 80th birthday he celebrated with friends and family, dancing the night away at the Eagles. Monday nights he shared conversation and a drink with his buddies at the American Legion. On Tuesday mornings, you could find him enjoying a weekly get together with his brothers for breakfast. Wednesday evenings were set aside for hamburger night at the Eagles, Thursday night you might find him enjoying a taco and a beer at the Huddle. Monday through Friday he would enjoy lunch with some of his favorite friends at the SSC Senior Center. With even the worst of pain, you could not keep him away from these favorite friends and places. Bob is survived by his son Chris (Brenda) Persinger, daughter's Kim Kuehl, Amy Thacker and her fiancé Tim Alvano, Julie (Brad) Schindler, Sara DenBeste and Shane Hosch, and JoAnna Knox. Grandchildren: Kane and Bobby Kuehl, Lindsey Persinger, Samantha Rogers, Tristan, Taylor, Tanner, Brittany and Ashley Beaulieu, Brittney, Oliver and Zoe Schindler, Alexandria and Braxton DenBeste, Brianna and Brandon Norris, Ethan and Olivia Knox. Brothers and sisters: Donald (Jody) Persinger, Charles (Shirley) Persinger, Michael Persinger, Richard Persinger, Gene (Patty) Persinger, Darlene Saunders, Mary (Walt) Cakebread, Nancy (Orville) Cakebread, brother in-law Butch Boyle, brother in-law Fr. Al Grendler and sister in-law Emilie Grendler. He was preceded in death by his wife Dee and his daughter Kathy, one sister Linda Boyle one brother Jim Persinger, and a great grandson Brody. Bob was an inspiration to all. Even through all of the hardships he endured he continued to have a positive attitude and a strong faith in God. He raised his children to succeed; be happy, and lean on God for Strength. "There will be dancing in Heaven today"