Robert E. Day, Jr.
August 03, 2019
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Robert E. Day, Jr, 91, passed from this life on Saturday August 3, 2019 at Mercy Hospice Johnston after suffering a stroke one week prior to his death. He was surrounded by the love of many family and friends.
Bob was born on June 13, 1928 in La Junta, Colorado to Robert and Ella (Walton) Day. He graduated from Benson High School in Omaha and earned a general engineering degree from Iowa State University. Bob served in the Army stateside during the Korean War and married Kathleen Weikal on August 14, 1955. Bob often declared that his decision to marry Kathleen was the best decision he ever made.
Bob worked for CECO Corporation in Des Moines and Omaha as a sales engineer. He had a passion for music and enjoyed playing his cornet which was purchased for him by his father, 80 years ago. In high school, he began performing at Danceland in Omaha and with the Dick Lewis Band at ISU. After retirement, Bob performed and toured with the Intergeneration Orchestra of Omaha and the Al Ford Dance Orchestra in Des Moines. He was a lifelong supporter of the musical activities of his son and grandchildren. Bob was a long time member of Heartland Presbyterian Church where he was active in the music program
Robert was preceded in death by his parents and by his wife, Kathleen in 2016. Left to treasure his memory are his son, Steve Day (Deb); granddaughter, Melissa Krumm (Daniel) and their children, David and Lindy; grandson, John Day (Molly) and their children, Penelope and Leo; Bob’s sister, Carolyn Skelton (John); nieces, Anne Thomson (Alex), Sarah Dinsmore (Mike), Jane Niday (Mike); and nephews, John Springer (Melourd) and Mike Nations.
Robert’s life will be celebrated on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at 11:00 am at Heartland Presbyterian Church; 142nd and Hickman in Clive, with visitation starting at 9:30 am.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Presbyterian Church or Mercy Hospice. Condolences may be expressed online at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Edward Pagliai, Jr
08/21/2019
Bob was such a great, positive, upbeat gentleman. It was an honor to come to know him during my years in high school.
Please accept my most sincere condolences at this sad, difficult time.
Joyce Templeman
08/14/2019
My deepest sympathy goes out to Bobs family. I enjoyed Bobs great smile and greeting whenever we met. His love of playing was infectious, and I was lucky enough to play with him twice at Heartland. He will be missed by many.
Pastor Kevin McDonald
08/10/2019
Bob and Kathleen Day blessed the Covenant Presbyterian Church, Omaha, NE, congregation for Christ and His Kingdom for many years while living in Omaha. I was blessed to be one of their Pastors. Together, Bob and Kathleen served as Faithful Witnesses for Christ in the Church, their families, in their communities sharing the Love of Jesus Christ throughout their lives wherever they went to the Glory of God as they enjoyed Him forever. They leave behind a great Legacy of lives well lived in dying well looking forward to life together in the Kingdom of Heaven. The Apostle Paul said it so well, "To live is Christ and to die is gain (Philippians 1:21). May the Peace of Christ be with the Family and Friends of Bob and Kathleen Day as we remember two lives that were well lived (John 14:27).