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Rob Van Dielen
Robert Louis Van Dielen Jr., 63, passed away in Tucson on July 10, 2017 from natural causes. He was born April 28, 1954 in Wabash, IN and moved to San Manuel with his parents in 1963, where he graduated from high school.
He is survived by his children, Matthew C. Van Dielen and Amanda L. (Jarrod) Nielson; grandchildren, Sydney M. Nielson and Brandon Nathon Van Dielen; father, Robert L. Sr. (Dorothy); and brothers, Gerald (Julie), Randall (Shalon), and Jeffrey (Eileen).
Robbie was retired from Magma Copper Company.
He was an avid fisherman and an informed reader with strong opinions and a real talent for jokes and playful debate, especially with his grandchildren. He stayed in close touch with his brothers and extended family.
Rob was well known as a loyal and generous friend with a passion for life and his family. He was blessed to spend his last years with his daughter’s family and dogs Farley and Jackson. He will be missed.
Memorial services for Rob are pending.
Vistoso Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
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