Robert Edward Louder

Robert (Bob) Edward Louder 95, formerly of Eden, ID passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 2, 2017 in Emmett, ID. Bob was born March 20, 1922 in Beloit, Kansas. He was the 2nd of three sons born to Edmund & Carolyn (Carrie) Redgwick Louder.

In 1937, the Louder family left the Kansas dust bowl and moved to Idaho where they took up farming in the Eden-Hazelton area. Bob graduated from Eden High school. 

 During WWII, he was drafted into the army. Bob was a soldier in the 75th Infantry and was wounded during active duty in the Battle of the Bulge. Bob was awarded the Purple Heart for his service & bravery during combat. Bob finished out his tour of duty working in the army Post Office in California. Then he returned home to farm with his dad and brother David (D.L.). 

 After retiring Bob continued to live on the family farm until his health declined in Sept 2014. At that time he moved to Emmett, ID to live with his niece, Susan Crumrine & her husband. When Susan & Calvin could no longer care for him, Bob was moved to The Cottages assisted living home in Emmett. 

 Bob enjoyed daily trips with his friend Jim Roice to Pizza Cache for coffee and gossip with the other farmers. When he was out and about with nephew Jim or niece Susan that meant we had to swing through Arctic Circle for soft serve twist cones. Bob enjoyed visiting Susan & Calvin in Seattle, traveling to Ireland with brother Don and attending the inauguration of President Eisenhower with Ray Kincaid.

Bob is survived by several nieces & nephews including Jean Stewart, Mary & Bruce Kroll, Jim & Sandy Louder, Susan & Calvin Crumrine, Laurie & Mike Ruiz, Ken & Carol Louder, Roger & Jan Louder, John & Annie Louder, Leonard & Becky Louder and numerous great-nieces & great-nephews.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, both brothers and their wives: D.L. & Juanita Louder and Don & Dollie Louder. Also by his nephew Steve Louder and great-nephew Mike Louder.

A graveside service will take place at the Hazelton, ID cemetery on Thursday, April 6th at 2:00 PM. Arrangements are under the care of Parkes Funeral Home of Twin Falls.

 In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to the Silver & Gold Sr Center, PO Box 331, Eden, ID 83325

 Bob's family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to The Cottages of Emmett for their passion & concern for his well-being during the past year. And especially during his final hours.