Robert (Bob) Harold Schulte, 83, of rural Norway died Tuesday, January 12th, 2016 at his home, after a courageous battle with cancer. Services will be 10:30 am Friday, January 15, 2016, at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Norway with Rev. Craig Steimel. Burial will follow at St. Patrick's Cemetery, Fairfax with full military honors. Visitation will be held from 3:00 - 7:00 pm, Thursday at St. Michael's Parish Center. Visitation will continue an hour prior to the service on Friday. Memorials may be directed to Camp Courageous, Hospice of Mercy, Cedar Rapids, or to the charity of your choice in Bob's memory. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.hrabakfuneralhome.com Arrangements are with Brosh Funeral Service, Norway. Bob, son of Henry A. and Helen (Schroeder) Schulte, was born December 14th, 1932. Bob served as an M.P. in the Army. Bob farmed his whole life in Norway, growing crops and raising cattle. He married Marlene O'Brien on August 28th, 1962 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Solon, Iowa. Bob was a member of VFW post number 788 of Cedar Rapids, Fairfax American Legion post 572 and a member of Catholic Order of Forresters. One of Bob's most enjoyable days was taking the Honor Flight in April of 2013. Bob was a man of farming, faith, and family. Bob is survived by his wife, Marlene; son, Michael (Barb) Schulte; daughter, Jan (Scott) Boddicker, and son, Jim (Jennifer) Schulte; grandchildren, Evan Boddicker (fiance Deanna Knustrom), Brooke Boddicker, Zach Boddicker, Jaycee Schulte, Autumn Schulte, Anthony Schulte, and Dylan Schulte; step grand-children, Nick Johnson and Morgan Johnson; and step great-grand-children, Abel Johnson and Frank Johnson; brothers, Richard (Shirley) Schulte, Tom (June) Schulte; and sister, Kathie (Leon) Arp; sisters-in-law, Carol (Jim) Steinbrech and Pat Lacina. He was preceded in death by his parents, his in-laws, Vincent and Alma O'Brien; brother-in-law, Jim O'Brien, and sister-in-law, Leanna Schulte. The family wishes to thank, Dr. Leila Kutteh, MD, staff at Hall-Perrine Cancer Center, and Hospice of Mercy staff for their support.