Bob Onderbeke

of Pangburn, AR

May 20, 1945 - November 10, 2023

Bob Onderbeke, 78, of Pangburn, Arkansas went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, November 10, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gerard Onderbeke and Marjorie Stodd Onderbeke; brother, Jerry Onderbeke and sisters, Sandy Bolser and Sally Turner. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Lancene Onderbeke; brother-in-law, David Cleveland; daughter, Shelly Leck and husband, Troy; grandson, Dean Leck; granddaughter, Tory Leck, many nieces, nephews and special friends.

Bob was born May 20, 1945 in Moline, Illinois. Al the age of 15, he made his home in Little Rock, Arkansas and attended Central High School. As a young man, Bob worked as an electrician, boat builder and various other jobs until 1967, where he began employment at McMillan Bloedel Container (now Weyerhauser) as a Production Supervisor until his retirement.

Bob was an active member of Southside Baptist Church in Heber Springs, Arkansas. He loved his church and church family. He was an avid fisherman. He especially enjoyed trout fishing on the Little Red River and fishing trips to Louisiana to inshore fish. After retirement, he volunteered for a number of years at Lawson Elementary School (PCSSD) as a Book Buddy and mentor. He worked with Special Olympics as well. He loved to golf and take family road trips, covering most of the mainland of the United States. National Parks and historical sites were favorite places to visit.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Thursday, November 16, 2023 in the Chapel of Roller Drummond Funeral Home in Little Rock, Arkansas. A celebration of life will follow at 2:00 p.m. with Elwin Ollar officiating. Interment will be at Riverwood Memorial Gardens in Maumelle, Arkansas.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Southside Baptist Church, 640 Heber Springs Road, P.O. Box 145, Heber Springs, Arkansas 72543 or to Gideons International.

Service Information
Visitation
Roller-Drummond Funeral Home
10900 I-30
Little Rock,  AR 72209
11/16/2023 at 1-2 pm
Service
Funeral Service
Roller-Drummond Funeral Home Chapel
10900 Interstate 30
Little Rock,  AR 72209
11/16/2023 at 2 pm

Cemetery/Interment
Riverwood Memorial Gardens
301 Carnahan Drive
Maumelle, AR 72113
 


Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Chenal Funeral Home
13801 Chenal Parkway
Little Rock, AR  72211
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com