Robert Cohee
July 10, 2012
Robert Cohee, 56, passed into the arms of a loving God at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 10, 2012, at Mercy Hospice in Johnston. Per his request, his body has been cremated, and he will be laid to rest with his beloved wife Shelly at a private family service in Mason City, Iowa.
Robert was born July 30, 1955, in Greenville, Ohio, to Ralph and Ruby (Parks) Cohee. He took an interest in mortuary science at an early age and assisted a local funeral home with various duties for several years. Robert graduated from Greenville High School and worked as a drug counselor in the Dayton, Ohio, area for 15 years. He lived in Nebraska before moving to the Des Moines area, and worked at the Nebraska Medical Center in Admissions.
Robert is survived by his siblings, Shirley Hughes, Jimmie Don (Madonna) Cohee, and Helen (Jerry) Wright; special friends, Tom and Sharon Mueller, as well as numerous students and friends at DMU (Ali, Katie, and especially Rachel – new D.O.’s). He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Shelly; and his sister, Mary Louise Grenier.
Bob would like to thank the physicians at Mercy Coronary Intensive Care, especially Drs. Flowers and Klein, the nurses, most especially Carol and Nancy at CICU, and Mercy Hospice.
Any donations in Bob’s memory may be made to DMU Homeless Camp Outreach or charity of your choice.
Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Karl Westfall
09/10/2012
Bob and me had our ups and downs over the years,but when push comes to shove he will be remembered as my friend.
Marty Chrisman (Cohee)
07/31/2012
Even though the years may have separated us, a part of my heart will always belong to you. I am glad we were able to reconnect no matter how briefly in the past year.
Tom Baxter
07/12/2012
My heartfelt condolences to the family, especially Helen Wright. May the peace of Our Lord Jesus fill the families hearts. Love to all, Tom Baxter (Cousin of the Wrights)
Debbie, Greenville OH
07/12/2012
Uncle Bobby, May you find the peace and love you deserve.
Love you!