Robert A. Zeis, Sr.
April 28, 2016
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Robert A. Zeis, Sr., 70, passed away April 28, 2016 at Taylor House Hospice.
Robert was born May 4, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois to John and Dorothy Zeis. He served in the United States Army. Robert worked for MidAmerican Energy for 29 years and then for Forman Ford for 10 years prior to retirement. He enjoyed picture framing, photography and reading. Robert was an avid sports fan and Civil War buff. His greatest joy came from being with his family.
Robert is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Diane; son, Robert Jr. (Tricia) Zeis; daughter, Jennifer (Nick) Bailey; step-children, Susan Stitzell and Jana (Tim) Ernst; grandchildren, Riley, Emilie, Mia and one on the way; step-grandchildren, Jeremy, Cassandra and Nicholas; brother-in-law, Gordon Smith; his first wife, Jeanette Sprecher and a host of extended family and special friends.
He was preceded in death by his siblings, John Zeis, Jacqueline Maskell and Karen Smith.
The family will greet friends Wednesday, May 4, 2016 beginning 10 a.m. followed by the memorial service at 12 p.m. at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. Robert will be laid to rest at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Van Meter.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Unity Point Hospice Taylor House.
Online condolences may be expressed at
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Jeannette Ellis Lose
05/04/2016
My deepest sympathy for the entire family. God bless you Bob.
Pauline Steinbach
05/03/2016
My sincere condolences to Rob, Tricia and Emilie. neighbor Pauline Steinbach Saylorville.
Doc Reppert
05/03/2016
God bless you, Bob.
George and Pat Stanich
05/03/2016
You were a good friend and we will always remember you fondly.
Dr. Shannon
05/02/2016
Bob could always brighten a dreary day. He will be missed by so many.
Jennifer
05/02/2016
We miss you so much already, Dad. You were truly the greatest.
Larry and Nancy Young
05/01/2016
From our family to yours we are so sorry for your loss. Although we would all like to live mistake free lives Bob talked me out of making a huge one. Because of our time spent together in the shop or out in the truck his insight and influence saved the day. We bumped heads many times probably because we were too much alike in a lot of areas. Whether our connection was because Bob's dad and my grandfather worked together at Iowa Pack, our military connection, Bob being a Warrant Officer and me, a leg man, we had a lot of laughs. Bob being a
Southsider and me from God's country he did finally make it to the East side but for not anywhere near long enough. Or whether it was because we both had daughters named Jennifer the bond was made and renewed these past 4 months or so. Bob handled these last days with more class than would have been required of anyone. None of us are required to be perfect just forgiven and I believe Bob was. We prayed together many times in these last days and more than once he would say how he was at peace more and more each day.
James A. McDonald
05/01/2016
I, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE !!!
James A. McDonald
04/30/2016
I am so sorry for your loss. I will miss Bob, as he was a wonderful, and true friend to me. His intelligence and humor. inspired me, to be the best I could be. Rest In Peace, my good friend.
Larry Young
04/29/2016
Timing is everything my friend, see you on the other side.