Robert Hall

Robert W. “Bob” Hall, 83, a lifelong resident of Des Moines, died Monday, August 25, 2008 at Altoona Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Robert was born on November 15, 1924 to Clayton and Lillie Hall.
Bob was a World War II Marine Veteran and a recipient of four Purple Hearts. He retired from AMF Western International where he worked for more than 40 years. Bob was a long time member of Rising Sun Church of Christ. Bob enjoyed working in his yard and gardening and was a former member of the Men’s Garden Club. He enjoyed spending time and sharing jokes and stories with his family and friends.
He is survived by his son, Donald Hall (Cheryl) of Johnston; grandsons, Robb Hall (Diana) of Altoona and Bryan Hall (Kristy) of Des Moines; granddaughter, Katie Weyer (Mark) of Johnston, sister, Caroline Gabrielson (Gary) of Lexington, MA; great grandchildren, Taylor, Brandon and Brooke Hall of Altoona, Carson Waters and Drake Hall of Des Moines, and Spencer and Aiden Weyer of Johnston; and many other family members and beloved friends.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Louise; daughter, Diane Wilkins; sister, Louise Patterson; brother, Richard Hall and his parents.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 29, 2008 at Rising Sun Church of Christ, 6390 NE Rising Sun Drive, Pleasant Hill; burial will follow at Rising Sun Cemetery. Family will visit with friends from 6-8p.m. on Thursday, August 28 at Rising Sun Church of Christ.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family for the Robert W. Hall memorial fund.
The family would like to thank the staff of Altoona Nursing and the staff of Hospice of Central Iowa for the loving care Bob received.
Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens will be handling arrangements.
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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