Robert E. Lackey, Sr.
March 06, 2017
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Robert Eugene Lackey of Altoona, Iowa, age 94, passed away March 6, 2017. He was the son of Roy Robert and Esta Fay (Peebles) Lackey.
Robert was born March 12, 1922, in rural Ford County, near Dodge City, Kansas. He will be cremated as he requested. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 10, 2017, at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery in Des Moines.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Vernon Leroy, Leon Jud, and John Calvin.
In 1944, Robert was married to Pauline Bagwell. They had two sons, Robert Jr. (Colleen) and Thomas (Sylvia). They survive. Robert and Pauline were later divorced.
He married Mildred Schulz in 1970, she survives at home. Other survivors are: stepson, John Richard Schulz (Shirley) of West Des Moines, Iowa; stepdaughter, Vickie Schulz of Osage Beach, Missouri; and his sister, Yvonne Bullock (Harold) of Waterfall, Pennsylvania. Robert and Mildred also have seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Robert grew up and attended schools in Kansas. He worked for Boeing Aircraft Company until the start of World War II when he enlisted in the Army Air Corps. He served as an aircraft mechanic, B-29 Flight Engineer and Fighter Pilot, attaining rank of Captain. Later he worked 35 years for Williams Pipeline Company and retired as Terminal Superintendent in 1984.
After retirement, Robert and Mildred vacationed in Europe. They lived at Lake of the Ozarks for a number of years and later returned to Des Moines. They then spent winters at the Texas Rio Grande Valley.
Robert had been a member of the American Legion, Elks and Masons, was a Commercial Pilot, and in later years enjoyed writing short stories.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Robert.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
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Millie
12/25/2017
My first Christmas with out you,
Steve Hopkins
03/10/2017
Our condolences to Millie, Tom and Robert. As you each know our fathers were such great friends over the years and now they are reunited going over all the great times they had together. He will be missed and we must try to keep in touch as we move forward, blessings to you all.
Marge Didier
03/08/2017
It is such a pleasure that I had the opportunity to have Robert cross my path as a resident at the Cottages where he and Millie became friends. Robert added so many smiles to my life. I know that he will be missed but that he is happy and at peace. My sincerest sympathy to all the family - in my thoughts and prayers.
Jack & Sharon Boyd
03/08/2017
Sending our condolenses to you Millie and your all of your family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Bob was a wonderful man. He will always be remembered by all of those who dearly loved him.
Thinking of you with heavy hearts. Love you guys.
Terri Lang Gibbons
03/08/2017
Millie, Vickie and John...I have wonderful memories of Bob from the old neighborhood. Bob was a kind, loving man and I know you will miss him terribly. Our memories are our treasures. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Steven Lackey
03/07/2017
I will always love you Grandpa...I will forever treasure every moment we had together and the warmth I felt whenever I was around you and I will always hold a very special place for you in my heart...I miss you terribly and will always have your laugh that will make me smile even as I cry...
Dad there are no words that can give honor enough to how wonderful Grandpa will always be and for the loss of such an amazing man. I see alot of him in you and I love you both so very much. I will miss him dearly and know that we will all be together again one day. I love you so very much.
Rick & Pauline
03/07/2017
With such admiration and love, our hearts break that we must let you go, footprints in the sand through your next journey safely brings you to everlasting peace, you'll not be far away, but will sadly be missed...