Robert Duffy
March 28, 2019
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Robert Duffy was born to Dorothy and Clarence Duffy on April 7, 1942 in Clemons, Iowa. He passed away surrounded by his loving family on March 28, 2019 in West Des Moines, Iowa. A celebration of life will be held on Monday, April 1 2019, from 5 to 8 PM at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway.
When he wasn’t working at Growmark as their Iowa Regional Manager, he kept himself busy hunting, fishing, dog training, and wood working.
He was a beloved father and spent many hours traveling in support of his daughter as a “horse show dad”. After retirement he enjoyed spending time with family at their lake house. He had a fierce love for his grandchildren, always attending their activities.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, father-in-law, Milo “Mike” Christopherson, brother, Richard Duffy, and sister-in-law, Dorene Duffy. He survived by his spouse of fifty-three years, Jo Anne; daughter, Beth (Todd) Lemley; grandchildren, Cael, Blake, Erin; sister, Sandy (Vern) Gerard; brother, Craig “Pete” (Ellen) Duffy; sister-in-law, Jeanne Duffy; and mother-in-law, Gladys Christopherson.
Full obituary is available at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Dana Petrowsky Ward
03/31/2019
Dear Jo and Family
My sincere sympathy to all of Bobs family. He was a wonderful neighbor to me and I will long remember him.
Merle & Mary Lou Anderson
03/30/2019
We extend our deepest sympathies to Jo, Beth and all Bob's family. Bob was a long-time friend and we will miss him.
Victoria Whitsitt
03/30/2019
Bob and Jo became two of our closest friends when they moved to Havana. We were so lucky to be with them through the wonderful years of Beths birth and early childhood. Bob was devoted to his family and was both passionate about all the activities he loved and brilliant in his lifes work with Growmark. I feel so blessed to have had him for my friend for so many wonderful years and have such great memories of time spent with both he and Jo. He will be missed.
Mid-Iowa Retriever Club
03/30/2019
From all MIRC members we want to express our sympathy to Bob's family for his passing. Bob was an integral loyal member of the retriever club who contributed a lot over the years and a great individual. Please accept our condolences.