Robert "Bob" Sukup
May 31, 2012
Robert Sukup, 65, died unexpectedly Thursday May 31, 2012, at Iowa Methodist Hospital from acute leukemia. He was born January 6, 1947, to Bernard and Mildred (Kotrous) Sukup in Plainview, Nebraska.
Bob graduated from Verdigre (NE) High School and earned his bachelor’s degree in agronomy from the University of Nebraska. Go Huskers! He continued on by earning his Masters in Adult Education from Drake University.
Bob began his sales and training career at Cargill and then did corporate sales training for Farmland. Bob started Sukup Learning in 1999 that focused on corporate sales training.
Bob was a member of All Saints Catholic Church and Our Lady’s Immaculate Heart Catholic Church. He enjoyed many hobbies including model trains, wood working, manicuring his lawn, stained glass, running and especially watching Nebraska football.
Bob is survived by his wife, Jane Sukup; children, Bill (Sarah) Sukup and Tamara Sukup; step-daughter, Mindy Denning; grandchildren, Ella, Graham, & Lily Sukup, Chelsea Hoops, and Billy Denning, mother, Mildred Sukup; brother, Alan Sukup; former spouse, Darlene Sukup; and a host of other family and beloved friends. He was preceded in death by father, Bernard Sukup and brother, David Sukup.
Visitation will be held 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., with a prayer service at 7 p.m., on Sunday June 3, 2012, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 4, 2012, at Our Lady’s Immaculate Heart Catholic Church, 510 E. 1st Street, Ankeny, IA, with burial to follow at Glendale Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Ankeny Garden Association – Garden of Hopes and Dreams, All Saints Catholic Church, or Our Lady’s Immaculate Heart Catholic Church.
Online condolences may be made to:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Linda Kaye Kotrous Prann
06/03/2012
So shocked and saddened by Bob's passing. As a cousin, I have many cherished memories of family get togethers in Verdigre with the Sukups. My sympathy and prayers go out to Bob's family.
Deb Good
06/03/2012
Jane, I was really sorry to hear about the loss of your husband, Bob. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
LeAnn Kai Delin
06/03/2012
Jane~
I am thinking of you and the rest of your family during this very difficult time. I hope you know that there are a lot of people who care about all of you and will be there when you need them including me. I can't take away your pain, but I can certainly sit with you in silence just to let you know I care.
Cathy and David Ganfield
06/03/2012
Jane, this is such a shock. Just want you to know that I'm sorry I can't be there but you and the family are certainly in our thoughts and prayers.
T. Kelly
06/03/2012
May the family find comfort in loving memories, and in knowing that God is "near to those that are broken at heart; and those who are crushed in spirit he saves." (Psalm 34;18) Our loving Creator, Jehovah God, has promised to soon "swallow up death forever...and wipe the tears from all faces." (Isaiah 25;8) With deepest sympathy.
Cathy Sukup Ashmore
06/02/2012
my prayers go out to Bob's family. I was a cousin also.
Diana (Sukup) Borer
06/02/2012
My deepest sympathy to all the family of Bob. I too was a cousin, but he was part of the "older" group of cousins.
My prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Jan Mitchell
06/02/2012
I was so shocked and sadden by the news of Bob's death. I had worked with Bob at Cargill Seeds in Grinnell. He was always very pleasant to work with.
Amy Olson
06/02/2012
I was so sorry to hear such sad news. I want you to know that we are all thinking of you and your family. If there is anything I can do for you please let me know. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Barb Vajgrt
06/02/2012
Jane & Family,
I was shocked of Bob's passing, you are in my thought and prayers. My thought is God needed something built or fixed in heaven. God Bless you all.
Skip & Veronica (Sukup) Dittrick
06/02/2012
We are saddened to hear of Bobs' untimely death! We spent all of our growing up years together as our families were very close and closely related..cherished memories become even more precious as these events take place. Rest in peace dear Cousin. I'll miss seeing you out on the walking trail.
Rich & Rosalie (Sukup) Wakefield
06/02/2012
We are so sorry to hear that Robert is gone, and so suddenly. Many of our first cousins grew up within miles of each other and I have lots of nice memories of our family Sunday dinners together and our 17 first cousins, all together in one big, noisy, happy bunch. Please accept our sincerest sympathy to the entire family on your loss.
Marilyn Garvey
06/02/2012
I am shocked to hear of Bob's passing. He was our Friday morning lector at OLIH and always delivered the word of God with passion and understanding. The Morning Mass OLIH crowd will miss him, but know that he is now living in the Word of God forever.