- Date Of Birth: January 31, 1924
- Date Of Death: April 8, 2020
- State: Idaho
Robert J. “Bob” Sommer, 96, of Nampa, passed away into eternal life on April 8, 2020. Bob was born on January 31, 1924 in Cottonwood, Idaho to Casper and Monica Sommer. From there they moved to Wendell, Idaho and then Meridian where his father practiced veterinary medicine and had a small dairy farm. After graduation from Meridian High School, Bob met the love of his life Lola Strang. They were married in St.
Bob began his construction career by buying an Army surplus dump truck. He joined his father in law Charles Strang at Strang Sand and Gravel and later C.L, Strang Excavating. In 1965, Bob and Lola purchased the company from her parents which then became Sommer Construction Inc. Bob was well known in the valley for his work with home builders and later on Public Works projects.
Bob and Lola enjoyed travelling.
Once they completely retired mom and dad spent most of their time with their bus parked in Cascade where they had purchased property in the early 70’s. Several family members have purchased properties adjacent to them over the years forming the “Sommer Compound”.
Bob is survived by his wife of 75 years, Lola; daughters Janice Yager (Steve), Sharon Simmons (John), Barbara Thompson (Rick), Maralyn and Teresa Sommer; sons Steve (Nancy), Dave (Sherrie), Rob (Pam), and Lee (Kathy); His brother Leo and four sisters Chris Klotz, Irene Bridges, Rita Elliott and Dorothy Giffen; along with many grandchildren and great grandchildren who he loved dearly.
He was preceded in death by two sons Lawrence and Jeffry, his brother Cap and sisters Mary Sommer and Wilma Sprute.
