1932 - 2000
Robert Tank entered the service (24th Sig) December 1, 1952.
He went to Camp Crowder, Missouri Reception Center for his enlistment.
On February 7, 1953 he went to Camp Chaffee, Arkansas and stayed there until May 2,
1953. Fifth Armored Division in Camp Chaffee
On January 24, 1953 his rank was PVT in the Hg Btry.
On August 30, 1953 his rank was PVT ????
On September 23, 1953 his rank was PVT 1st Class E3
On November 21, 1953 his rank was Corporal Grade E4
On August 25, 1954 his rank was Sgt Grade E5
He was discharged from the Army September 24, 1954
From then he entered Standby Reserve and was discharged from that duty December 31, 1960 at Camp Chaffee, Arkansas.
2005 information
Robert was inducted into the Army on December 1, 1952, in Des Moines, Iowa. He enlisted at Camp Crowder, Missouri, Reception Center. On February 7, 1953,
he went to Camp Chaffee, Arkansas, and trained there until May 2, 1953. He served with the Headquarter Battery 625th Field Artillery Battalion in Korea (Radio section).
Bob achieved Sergeant Grade E5 on August 25, 1954. He received the Korean Service Medal with one Bronze Star, Good Conduct Medal, United Nations Service Medal
and the National Defense Service Medal. Bob was discharged from the Army September 18, 1954, at Fort Carson, Colorado, and entered Standby Reserve
until he was discharged from that duty December 31, 1960, at Camp Chaffee, Arkansas.
Karen married Dale "Ernie" Reinke and they have 2 children; Adam & Jace.
Robert Jr. married Sharon Rye and they have 2 children; Mary & Robert Clifford.
Steven married Lisa Gruhn and they have 3 children; Noah, Ericka & Jacob.
Wanda married Gary Reischl and they have 3 children; Lauren, Christopher & Andrea.
Karen, Steven, Wanda and Robert Jr. live in Manning.
Photos Robert took while in Korea.
Sand Bag Bunker used by Bob's unit.
Some of Bob's comrades in his unit.
In Loving Memory ROBERT DEAN TANK The Rite Of Christian Burial WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19, 2000, 10:30 AM SACRED HEART CHURCH MANNING, IOWA Celebrant FATHER JAMES MCALPIN Lector SCOTT RENZE Mass Servers BEN DANNER JASON HUGEBACK MATT HUGEBACK Gift Bearers THERESA NIELSEN CAROLYN DENNING Eucharistic Minister MARVIN BRUCH Music "AMAZING GRACE" "HOW GREAT THOU ART" "ON EAGLE'S WINGS" "THEY'LL KNOW WE ARE CHRISTIANS BY OUR LOVE" SACRED HEART CHOIR MAUREEN HALBUR, ORGANIST Military Honors AMERICAN LEGION POST 22 VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS POST 3517 Interment SACRED HEART CEMETERY, MANNING, IOWA Casketbearers LESTER JOENS, ADAM REINKE, JACE REINKE, STEVE WISKUS, WESLEY NULLE, WILLIAM OPPERMAN Robert Dean, son of Louie and Anna Schroeder Tank, was born July 17, 1932, on the home farm six miles north of Manning in Carroll County, Iowa. He attended rural school through the eighth grade. He then attended Manning High School graduating in 1950. Following the completion of his schooling he worked on his brother's farm and at Priebe's Hatchery. In 1952 Bob entered the United States Army. He served in Korea for 15 1/2 months. He returned to Manning following his honorable discharge. On July 12, 1955, he was united in marriage with Hermanette Ann Schiltz at Sacred Heart Church in Manilla. Four children were born to this union. They lived in Manning for a year following their marriage while Bob worked at Manning Creamery Company. Then they moved to the country and started farming on their own. Bob farmed for 43 years, semi-retiring in 1994 when they moved to their new home in Manning. Bob was a member of Sacred Heart Parish, American Legion Post 22, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3517, and a life member of the Scheutzen Verein. He had a life long interest in his cattle and in his spare time enjoyed fishing, playing cards and spending time with his buddies at the Corner Cafe. Most recently Bob was restoring an antique tractor. Above all Bob was committed to his family and especially enjoyed his grandchildren. Bob was diagnosed with cancer in December of 1998 and was unable to win the battle with that disease. He died at home on Saturday, April 15, 2000, at the age of 67 years, 8 months, and 29 days. He is preceded in death by his parents. Bob is survived by his wife Hermie Tank of Manning; four children: Karen and her husband Ernie Reinke of Manning; Robert Tank Jr. and his wife Sharon of Andrews, TX; Steven Tank and his wife Lisa of Manning; and Wanda and her husband Gary Reischl of Manning; ten grandchildren; one brother Clifford Tank and his wife Helena of Manning; one sister Norma and her husband Gilbert Bourn of Woodland, CA; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Footprints One night I had a dream. I was walking along the beach with the Lord, and across the skies flashed scenes from my life. In each scene I noticed two sets of footprints in the sand. One was mine, and one was the Lord's. When the last scene of my life appeared before me, I looked back at the footprints in the sand and to my surprise I noticed that many times along the path of my life there was only one set of footprints. And I noticed that it was at the lowest and saddest times in my life. I asked the Lord about it. "Lord, you said that once I decided to follow you, you would walk with me all the way. But I notice that during the most troublesome times in my life there is only one set of footprints. I don't understand why you left my side when I needed you most." The Lord replied, "My precious child, I love you and would never leave you. During your times of trial and suffering, where you see only one set of footprints, I was carrying you." Rosary 4:00 PM Prayer Service 7:30 PM TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 2000 OHDE FUNERAL HOME, MANNING, IOWA THE FAMILY WISHES TO EXPRESS THEIR GRATITUDE FOR YOUR KINDNESS
EVIDENCED IN THOUGHT, WORD, AND DEED, AND INVITES YOU TO JOIN THEM FOR
LUNCH AND FELLOWSHIP AT THE PARISH HALL FOLLOWING THE COMMITTAL SERVICE.
DRIVERS IN A FUNERAL PROCESSION MUST TURN ON VEHICLE HEADLIGHTS, DRIVE IN
A CLOSE FORMATION, AND BE ALERT.