Robert R. Rydell
July 07, 2013
Robert R. Rydell, 83, passed away at Scottish Rite Park on July 7, 2013.
Robert was born August 9, 1929, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Olaf and Edna (Selby) Rydell. He was a life-long resident of Des Moines. Robert graduated from East High School, class of 1947, Grandview College, and Drake Law School. Robert was an attorney and partner with the Reimenschneider, Rydell & Smalley Law Firm. He was a member of Staves United Methodist Church, Des Moines Sertoma Club, Eastgate Masonic Lodge, Scandinavian Club, United Methodist Foundation, and Westmar College Board.
Robert is survived by his wife, Gerry Rydell; children, Kristi (Fred) Krambeck of Kimberling City, MO, Kathy (Mark) Hintz of Altoona, IA, Karen (Ric) Powell of Pleasant Hill, IA, and Mark (Valerie) Rydell of San Antonio, TX; eight grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, July 10, 2013, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, July 11, at Staves United Methodist Church, 2747 East Madison Avenue, Des Moines. Burial will follow at Berwick Cemetery in Berwick, Iowa.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Staves United Methodist Church in loving memory of Robert.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Will Canine
07/11/2013
My sincere sympathy....I knew Bob as a fellow Sertoma member for many years. He was a fine person.
Judge Newt Draheim
07/10/2013
Bob was a good friend, and a very good attorney. Our sincere condolences.
Don Monroe
07/10/2013
Bob will be remembered for his happy outlook on life. He was one of my few remaining cousins and will be missed, Prayers go out to Gerry, Kristi, Kathy, Karen and Mark. Wish I could be there.
Gene and Jo Wallace
07/10/2013
Our most heart felt sympathy is extended to Gerry and family
Bob was so sincere and most devoted in everything he did. He, a life long friend, will be missed.
Don McGillivray
07/09/2013
My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.