Robert E. "Bob" Johnston

Robert E. “Bob” Johnston 79, of Waukee died Friday at home. A memorial service will be held 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines.
Bob was born February 6, 1928 in Quincy, IL. He was a Navy veteran and served in the Korean conflict; he was also a member of the American Legion. Bob worked for Iowa Pack and Swift and Company for most of his life as a meat cutter. He was active in Boy Scouts, and received the Order of the Arrow. Over the years, Bob was the president of an AARP chapter in Des Moines and was on the Special Police force under Governor Ray. He enjoyed bowling, church activities and spending time with his family.
Bob is survived by his wife Kay of 16 years; his daughters, Patricia (William) Chandler of Omaha, NE and Karen (Ronald) Crecelius of Shawnee, OK; his son, Ronald (Karen) Johnston of Moriarty, NM; his step-son, Carl (Debra) Evans of West Des Moines; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his infant brother.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family in loving memory of Bob.

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