Robert Sjoberg

Robert Joseph Sjoberg, Sr, 88, of Danville, VA, passed away on January 7th, 2016 at his home, just a few days shy of his 89th birthday. Born in Worcester, Massachusetts on January 14th, 1927, he was the son of Ernest Arthur and Alice Guilfoyle Sjoberg. In 1944 he enlisted in the Army Air Corps Reserves at the end of World War II. He was called back in for active duty in 1945.  During that time, he was stationed in France, Germany, and Belgium.  He received medals of honor for the WW II Victory, Army of Occupation, Good Conduct, and American Defense.  In 1956, he completed a BCS degree at Benjamin Franklin University, and retired from work with the Department of Navy at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA . At the Pentagon, he served as the Division Chief in the Office of Finance.  He is survived by his wife Retta Rittenhouse Sjoberg, son Robert J. Sjoberg, Jr. (wife Muriel) of Seattle WA, and daughter Tina (husband Jim Coleman) of Moneta, VA. He is also survived by stepdaughter Diane Bonney (husband Edward) of Ellsworth, Maine, Dorene Haug (husband Gregory) of Hagerstown, Maryland, and devoted stepson Douglas Peiffer of Danville. His family also includes 9 grandchildren, 4 step grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, and 2 step great grandchildren. He is predeceased by his brother Ted and grandson Joe Sjoberg. "Bob" loved to travel with his wife, and he visited over 150 countries and all the states and continents. He loved his family and will be greatly missed. Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, January 14th, 2016 at 1:30 PM at Epiphany Episcopal Church, 781 Main St, Danville, VA. The Reverend Becky Crites and Reverend Jim Matheison will officiate. Visitation for family and friends will be prior to the service, from 12:30 to 1:30 PM at the church, with burial at Danville Memorial Gardens.  We wish to thank the people who lovingly cared for Bob during his illness. We especially want to thank Donnell Wilson, the medical staff at Danville Regional Hospital, Kindred Hospital, Legacy Hospice Care, and Stratford Rehabilitation Center. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Epiphany Episcopal Church of Danville, VA or to charity of your choice. Townes Funeral Home and Crematory, 215 West Main Street, is serving the Sjoberg family.