Robert Marquis Starr
December 19, 2016
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Bob was born on Valentine’s Day 1926, in Cambridge, OH to Walter and Marquerite (Martin) Starr and died Monday, December 19, 2016, at his home in the Walnut Ridge Retirement Community of Clive, IA, from Congestive Heart Failure.
Bob is survived by his wife of sixty-five years, DD; his children, Bart (Anne), Lila (Tony Montoya) Starr, and Dr. Julie Starr; grandchildren, Elisabeth (Mike) Johnson, Meredith and Sam Starr, Antonio and Wesley Montoya; great-grandchild, Ayden Johnson; first cousin, Tom (Alice) Apter; nieces, Susan Crane (Dick Foley), Pamela Williams, Nellie Crane, and Ruth Olmsted (Larry Syzdek); nephews, Peter and Andrew Crane; and countless other extended family members and friends.
Condolences can be shared at CaringBridge.org, under Robert Starr. Memorial contributions can be made to the Walnut Hills United Methodist Church of Urbandale for their social outreach/mission programs, or to the Southern Poverty Law Center where they wage peace against hate and intolerance in Montgomery, AL.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at 3:00 pm at Walnut Hills United Methodist Church, 12321 Hickman Road in Urbandale, IA with burial occurring prior at Iowa Veterans Cemetery at 12:30 pm. Visitation will be held on Monday, December 26 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm at the church.
Online condolences can be made at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Dottie Roiseland
01/16/2017
My sympathy DeeDee and your family. Bob was such a sweet man with a wonderful smile. I lost Don around Christmas in 1992. You will always remember them during the holidays and miss their presence. God's Blessings as you continue without him.
Dottie Roiseland
Steve McGrew
12/28/2016
Dear Starr Family, My folks just called to tell me of Bob's passing. I will always be grateful he was my coach. He was knowledgeable, caring, strict but fair, encouraging--I could go on and on. He was the person who made Wartburg a valuable experience for me. My thoughts are with the Starr family at this very difficult time.
Jim and Marlene McGrew
12/28/2016
Dear DD and Family, We were shocked and saddened to read in the paper of Bob's passing. What a great man! It was indeed a privilege to know him. He will truly be missed. But you, and all of us, have wonderful memories that will always keep him close in our hearts. Our love and sympathy.
Eunie Christensen
12/27/2016
Bob enriched the lives of ALL who knew him. What a talented, kind, caring man he was! I will miss him with his love for sharing operas with us, but also as a tenor in our Walnut Ridge Choir. He often came to rehearsals even when he was not feeling well. What a determined man he was! Love and prayers for D.D. and all of your family.
Rev. Denny Coon
12/26/2016
I am grateful our paths crossed at Walnut Hills United Methodist Church. Bob's reflections on and passion for social justice were inspiring. Blessings to his family.
Lin & Darcy
12/25/2016
Lila and family, we are sorry for your loss and want you to know you're in our thoughts and prayers. Peace