Robert Zagnoli

Robert John Zagnoli
Des Moines

Robert John Zagnoli was born September 18, 1921, in Des Moines, Iowa to Lee and Anna (Peel) Zagnoli. At the age of 11, Robert and his twin brother worked for their neighbor at their popcorn stand in the city park located on the corner of East 14th & Grand. After returning from WWII, the twin brothers established Zag’s Popcorn at the Iowa State Fair. It has been passed down to family and is still in operation today.

Robert graduated from East High School and served in the Army in the medical division during WWII, for which he was awarded the Purple Heart, and during the Korean War. He was a member of Knights of Columbus, Baldwin Patterson American Legion, and St. Peter’s Catholic Church. He enjoyed playing BINGO and all of his experiences at the Iowa State Fair.

Robert passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at the age of 93.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m., Friday, August 14, 2015, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, August 15, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 618 E 18th Street, Des Moines, followed by burial at Glendale Cemetery.

Robert is survived by his sister, Della White as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Tony Zagnoli, Joseph Zagnoli, Robert Peel, and twin brother, Leo Zagnoli; and his sisters, Marie Thoren, Grace Zagnoli, and Clara Zagnoli.

Memorial contributions may be made to his church.

Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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