Robert Countryman
February 15, 2022
Robert Dean Countryman, 84, passed away on February 15, 2022 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. He was born in Redfield, Iowa on September 23, 1937, son of Vernon and Dorothy (Erwin) Countryman.
Bob was a dedicated husband to Myra for 64 years. He was a loving father to two daughters and he was an incredible grandfather, great-grandfather and devoted uncle.
He loved to golf, loved to eat ice cream, and cheer for the Iowa Hawkeyes. Since they retired in 2000, Bob and Myra loved spending time together on vacations, going on cruises, and golfing. He was a faithful member of Park Avenue Presbyterian Church in Des Moines for over 50 years.
Bob is survived by his wife, Myra; daughter, Barbara (Michael) Montis; grandchildren, RJ (Rachel) Montis, Debbie (Zech) Wicker and Billy Montis; great grandchildren, Deven Wicker, Callie Wicker, Jacob Montis and Laney Montis. He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter Pamela Countryman and brother Billie Lee Countryman.
Services will be held on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at 12:00 p.m., at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave., Des Moines, Iowa. There will be a visitation on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 from 5:00-7:00p.m., at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Park Avenue Presbyterian Church, 3120 SW 9th Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50315 or Dementia Society of America, 188 N. Main Street, Doylestown, PA 18901.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com
Kelly Cunningham Ayers
02/25/2022
Dear Myra, Bob was my first boss straight out of school in 1989. To this day some 33 years later I have never had a better boss than Mr. Countryman. The world was a better place because he was in it. My sincere condolence to you and your family.
Karma Riggan
02/23/2022
Countryman family so sorry for your loss, we go to church with Barb and Mike and have watched there children grow up, so seen Bob and Myra at there programs. Myra you all will be in our thoughts and prayers.🙏🙏
Cindy Gardner
02/22/2022
Myra, I worked with Bob for many years. He treated people fairly and tried to stay connected with employees. He was great to work with...and he had quite a sense of humor. Life wasn't the same after he retired. He was a wonderful man and boss...and he will be missed. ❤ I won't be able to attend his funeral but he will never be forgotten in my heart! You and you're family take care, Myra!
Nellie Cook
02/22/2022
Myra and Family, so sorry to hear about Bob. I still remember getting together at Perkins and the many walks that you and I did while working at Principle.
Kathy (Sarasio) Hobson
02/21/2022
Myra & Barb: So sorry to hear of your loss. Will always remember the smile on Bob's face. Know I'm thinking of you both at this difficult time. Keeping you in my thoughts and sending prayers.
Larry & Kathy Norris
02/19/2022
So sorry to hear. Bob was a good friend. Our hearts go out to Myra and her family.
Ron and Nancy Newell
02/19/2022
We are deeply sorry for you and your familys loss. Prayers to all of you.