IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Robert Leon

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Eisenach

Jan 24, 1942 — Jul 17, 2008

Obituary

Robert "Bob" Leon Eisenach, 66, of Fort Morgan, Colorado died Thursday, July 17, 2008 at the Brighton Care Center in Brighton, Colorado after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Bob was born January 24, 1942 in Fort Morgan, Colorado to Harry and Irene Eisenach. He was a lifelong resident of Fort Morgan, Colorado. Bob was raised on a family farm north of Fort Morgan. At the age of nine, his family moved southwest of town and established a farming and cattle-feeding operation. Before graduating from Fort Morgan High School, he met his future bride and lifelong sweetheart, Linda Olson, and celebrated 45 years of marriage last September 15th. After high school, Bob was elected State President of the Future Farmers of America. He attended Colorado State University in Fort Collins, CO before becoming a full-time family farmer from 1962 to 1986. Bob's love for the Lord was exemplified by his steadfast commitment to Christ Congregational Church, serving as a Sunday School teacher and holding various church board positions. His passion for community service was apparent through his election to the District RE-3 School Board, followed by the office of Morgan County Commissioner. He was then elected and re-elected to the position of State Representative of the 56th House District. His political involvement was capped when he accepted a presidential appointment as executive director of the US Department of Agriculture's Farm Service Agency. He retired in 2000 due to his illness. Bob was a lifetime member of Rocky Mountain Farmer's Union, profoundly involved at the county, state and national levels. His dedication to agriculture was recognized by his induction into the Colorado Agriculture Hall of Fame in 2004. In 2006, he was inducted into the Colorado Legislative Hall of Fame by Progressive 15. Bob especially enjoyed spending time with his children, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He is survived by his wife, Linda; and their four sons, Justin and wife Robyn, David and wife Jodie, Aaron and wife Cheryl, John and wife Gina; a brother, Marlin and wife Karla; a sister Sandra Yearous and late husband Howard and 12 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. A celebration of Bob's life will be held Saturday, July 19, 2008 at 10:30 AM at the Christ Congregational Church in Fort Morgan, Colorado. Interment will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be given in Bob's name to the Christ Congregational Church, Brighton Care Center – Reflections Unit or the UW ADRC (University of WA Alzheimer's Disease Research Center) in care of Heer Mortuary, 225 E. Platte Ave., Fort Morgan, CO 80701.
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