J. Robert Einzinger

Joseph Robert Einzinger, 83, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2009 in Logan, Utah from complications due to diabetes and heart failure. He was born March 13, 1926 in Montpelier, Idaho to Joseph and Hallie Tullis Einzinger. He grew up and lived in Montpelier for 52 years. Three days before graduating from Montpelier High School in 1944, Robert and many of his friends were drafted into the Army, arriving in Europe after Patton's Army and the Battle of the Bulge. They were part of the liberating troops for France and Germany. He arrived home from the service in 1946 and attended Utah State Agricultural College, where he pursued his love for planning and building projects. He was one of the carpenters in the building of Bear Lake Memorial Hospital in 1948 and 49. During his career in Bear Lake County, he custom designed and constructed over 17 new homes, remodeled 3 homes, 3 stores and one LDS chapel. He was also Bear Lake County Building Inspector for 2 years. He married in 1946, but was later divorced. To this union was born Randall D., Rebecca, and Dwight R. He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints all his life – serving in the Montpelier 2nd ward bishopric for 6 ½ years and was actively involved in the scouting program. He loved music, performing in a barbershop quartet, playing the piano and organ by ear. In 1978, he moved his family to Logan where he was Logan City Building Inspector for 13 years. He served in the Logan Spring Hollow Branch as counselor and then President for 6 ½ years. On September 25, 1981, he married Marilyn Whitehead Lowe. They were sealed in October 1982 for time and all eternity in the Logan, Utah Temple. Robert devoted his life caring for Marilyn and her needs and she nurtured and took wonderful care of him. They brought much love and happiness to each other. When Robert's health started to fail, they were both faced with many challenges. He adored his children and grandchildren and with his marriage to Marilyn, he gained more children and grandchildren. All were the joy of his life to the very end. Robert is survived by his wife, Marilyn of Logan; a daughter, Rebecca Briggs of Smithfield; a son, Dwight R Irene of Logan; A daughter-in-law, Karen Einzinger of Smithfield; a stepson, Rick Sannette Lowe of Kaysville; a stepdaughter, Valerie Jim Didericksen of Centerville; 15 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; a brother, Paul of Felton, Calif; a sister, Mary Jean Glenn of Montpelier, Id; sisters-in-law: Shirley Frayne Hobbs of Orem; Grace George Long of Ogden; Joyce Perry Shumway of Brigham City; and nieces: Cyndie Jim Birch of Cokeville, Wy; Teresa Blair Keetch of Malta, Id; and Annette Barnson of Montpelier, Id who have been an important part of Robert's life. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Randall D. Einzinger; sisters-in-law: Helen Einzinger and Gwen Baird; nephews, Kurt Einzinger, David and Andrew Barnson; and niece, Jenny Barnson. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 30, 2009 in the Logan 12th ward, chapel, 940 Three point Avenue, Logan with Bishop Nev Pulotu conducting. A viewing will be held Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 162 East 400 North, Logan and Saturday morning at the church from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. prior to services. Interment will be in the Franklin, Idaho Cemetery with military rites provided by the American Legion. Condolences may be extended to the family online at www.nelsonfuneralhome.com . Marilyn and Robert's family would like to express their appreciation to close neighbors and friends, extended family, Bishop and Mrs. Pulotu, CNS and Hospice girls Julie, Crystal, Brandie, Collette and everyone who offered their wonderful support and loving care during Robert's illness.