Robert "Bob" Chiles

December 17, 2018

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Robert “Bob” Merrill Chiles, 75, passed away at his home on December 17, 2018, surrounded by his loving family.

Bob was born October 2, 1943 in Des Moines to Glen and Patricia (Spurling) Chiles. He worked for Massey Ferguson in Des Moines for several years before moving to Tennessee. Upon his return, Bob went to work for Borgen Systems as a sheet metal worker, retiring in 2009. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was one of the founding members of the Hartford Gun Club. Bob was a marble and antique collector.

He is survived by his children, Billy Chiles, Scott Chiles, Beth Dennis and Lance Chiles; siblings, Janice (Joe) Johnson, Rick (Barb) Chiles and Glenda (Frank) Prine; seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and dear friends.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Jimmy, Jerry, Sherry and Sandy.

The family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. A memorial service will be held at 12 p.m. Thursday, December 20th at the funeral home. Bob will be laid to rest at Linn Grove Cemetery in Norwalk, Iowa.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Bob.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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