Robert Allan Natz “Bob,” 92, of Sioux Falls passed away on June 13, 2026. He was born on Aug. 19, 1933, in Sioux Falls.
Bob attended Cathedral High school where he met the love of his life, Betty Hauk; they married shortly after graduation in June 1955 and celebrated 61 years of marriage until Betty’s passing in November 2016.
Robert is survived by his sons, Michael Natz (Naomi) of Fresno, Calif., Stephen Natz (Julie Miller) of Sioux Falls, and Robert Natz (Julie) of Sioux Falls; three grandchildren, Christopher Natz (Shaun) of Sioux Falls, Alexander Natz (Kandace) and Elliott Natz (Kelsey Phillips) of Missoula, Mont.; three great-grandchildren, Hadley, Harper, and Henry, of Missoula, Mont.; and his brothers, Bill Natz of San Jose, Calif., and Daryl (Kit) and Marilyn Natz of Minneapolis.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty; father, Christian Natz; his mother, Orpha Natz; his sisters, Eunice Zerfas, Lois Zerfas and Zita Brandenburg; and his eldest brother, Cletus Natz.
Visitation will be held on Monday, June 22, at Barnett-Lewis Funeral Home from 5 to 7 p.m. The Committal service for Bob will be on Tuesday, June 23, at St. Michael Cemetery at 1 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that Bob be remembered through a simple act of kindness, a thoughtful conversation, or a gift to a charity meaningful to you in his honor. A complete obituary is available at barnett-lewis.com.
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