He was an avid fisherman and sportsman; he played semi-pro baseball for the Kansas City Royal Farm League.
For 20 years he was in retail in Iowa where he owned and operated three Bomgaars Family Centers.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Gerald and Violet Miers Bomgaars.
Robert is survived by his wife, Sherri Bomgaars; sons, Jay and John Bomgaars; daughter, Jayne Marie Brayton; daughters-in-law, Teri Bomgaars and Judie Bomgaars; grandchildren, Bailey Bomgaars, Blixa Bomgaars, Ryan Brayton, Jake Bomgaars and Hayden Bomgaars.
Memorial contributions may be made to Harvest Academy Schools Ministry, 1270 N. Loop 1604 E. San Antonio, TX 78232 in Robert Bomgaars name.