Robert Forkner
January 12, 2014
Robert Dean Forkner, 63, was born September 3, 1950, in Des Moines, the son of Bobby Dean Forkner and Mary Lou Ventling. He passed away in Des Moines on January 12, 2014.
Robert was a hardworking man. He worked for Freeman Decorating for many years prior to being self-employed. Robert loved his family very much and cherished the time he spent with them.
Robert is survived by his mother, Mary Lou (Kenny) Schroeder; children, Bobbie Lynn Forkner, Robert Forkner, Jenny Forkner, and Mary Brannen; 10 grandchildren; sisters, Sondra (Chuck) McKeever, Peggy (Harvey) Helm, and Pamela Crawford; brother, Ty Forkner; grandma, Hazel; aunts, Sharon Goben and Shirley Lucas; as well as many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father; sister, Jonda Sederwall; brother, Richard Forkner; grandfather, Harry Ventling; and his grandparents, Riley and Laura Forkner.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, January 17, 2014, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave., Des Moines, with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. The family will greet visitors one hour prior to service time at the funeral home.
In loving memory of Robert, memorials contributions may be directed to his children.
Condolences for the family may be offered online at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Cindy Wood
01/15/2014
Peggy and Family of Robert: I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I was never able to meet Robert myself. I have been lucky enough to meet some of the rest of the family, so I know he will be deeply missed. My prayers will be with you all.
Craig Ligouri
01/15/2014
I am very sorry for your loss.My thoughts and prayers are with your family I worked with Richard many years ago and remember him as a hard worker and a nice guy to be around and he will be missed by everyone who knew him,again very sorry for your loss
Kay Lucas
01/15/2014
Aunt Mary Lou, thinking of you and your family and sending our love and prayers to each of you during this very difficult time. Love you all, Jay and Kay Lucas
Abbie Cupples
01/14/2014
Everyone at Car Country has your family in our thoughts and prayers. Robert was always one of our favorite people to walk through our doors. He could bring a smile to anyone's face. He will truly be missed by each one of us. Very sorry for your loss.
Jimmie Dillon
01/14/2014
So sorry for your lose Aunt Mary Lou you and the family or in my Prayers Love you Jimmie Dillon And Family
Shawna Mcbride (schofield)
01/14/2014
My heart goes out to each and everyone of you I will try my hardest to come back for the funeral but may not be able to...I love you all stay strong. Shawna, Wayne and Haylee