Robert Mong
Obituary
Robert Mong, 87, joined his beloved
wife and his heavenly Father on Feb. 19, 2018, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He
was born at home on August 4, 1930, in Franklin, Pennsylvania, to
Robert and Olive (Rowe) Mong. After college and two years in the U.S.
Army, he married Nadine (Eske) Mong in 1956. Raising two daughters,
Lisa and Lori, Robert and Nadine enjoyed 58 years of marriage
together until Nadine's passing in 2015.
Robert was a devoted provider for his
family. The family followed his career around the "farm belt"
from Waverly, Iowa, to Newton, Itasca, Illinois, and North
Manchester, Indiana. He spent years traveling the world as
International Manager for Hesston Corporation and was a successful
manager of several other farm equipment manufacturing companies until
his retirement. Conservative financial management and profit-sharing
programs were hallmarks of his management style.
Robert thoroughly enjoyed the love of
music, cultivated by his mother who taught piano. He played the
violin from early childhood until his death. He and Nadine played
violin-soprano duets together for many church and family
celebrations. Both sang in choirs and choruses all of their married
life. During retirement, Robert and Nadine lived in Bella Vista,
Arkansas, enjoying golf, musical pursuits and Bible Study Fellowship.
His last years were lived in Tulsa, Oklahoma, near both daughters.
Robert is survived by daughters, Lisa
Sifuentes and Lori Saas, both of Tulsa; brother, Larry Mong of
Scottsdale, Arizona; and many extended family members.
Robert was preceded in death by his
parents; sister, Eileen Schield; wife; and grandson, Andrew Saas.
Services for Robert will take place at
2 p.m. Friday (March 9, 2018) at First United Methodist Church, 1115
S. Boulder Ave, Tulsa, Oklahoma. A memorial service and interment
will take place in Waverly, Iowa, at a future date. Arrangements are
entrusted to the care of Mobley-Groesbeck Funeral Service of Sand
Springs, Oklahoma.
Memorials may be made to the music or
Alzheimer's charity of your choice.
Leave your memories of Robert and view
his tribute online at www.mogro.co.
