Howard E. Robb

Howard E. Robb, 80, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2016 at Mercy Medical Center.

Howard was born September 17, 1936 in Unionville, Iowa to Clint and Lettie Robb. He was a United States Air Force Veteran. Howard retired from Firestone after 37 years of service. He opened Robb’s Appliance Heating and Cooling in 1974. Howard was a member of Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church. He enjoyed bowling and recently took up making stained glass. Howard also loved to travel, he and his wife enjoyed wintering in McAllen, Texas. He will be remembered for his ability to fix or rig anything.

Howard is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Judith; children, Craig (Cyndee) Robb, Mark Robb and Renee (Steve) Rios; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; brothers, Dwight (Rebecca) Robb and Arlo (Barb) Robb; and a host of extended family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and four siblings.

The family will greet friends from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church, 314 East Army Post Road. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, November 17th at the church. Howard will be laid to rest at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Van Meter at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be directed to his church.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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