Robert "Bob" Levisay
February 26, 2022
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Robert “Bob” John Levisay of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away February 26, 2022 at the age of 75 at his home.
Bob was born July 22, 1946 to James and Jane (Merwin) Levisay in Mason City, IA. He grew up in Clear Lake, IA, and graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1964. He received his MBA from the University of South Dakota in 1992. He served in the United States Army from June 1966 through May 1968. He married Marsha Richardson June 20, 1970 in Mason City, IA.
After moving to Des Moines, Decatur, IL, and Sioux Falls, SD, they returned to Des Moines where Bob spent the remainder of his career in Financial Management at Goodrich Corporation before retiring in 2010.
Bob enjoyed woodworking, photography, stained glass work, fishing, gardening and travel. Above all, he loved spending time with his family and was so proud of his children and amazing granddaughters.
Bob is survived by his wife of 51 years Marsha; son, Matt (Nancy) Levisay of Owatonna, MN, daughter, Wendy (Paul) Pederson of Vermillion, SD; granddaughters, Brianna Levisay, and Sadie and Paige Pederson; brothers, David Xenakis of Sioux Falls, SD and Karl (Debra) Levisay of Spencer, IA; sisters, Jane (Steve) Nelson of Ponca, NE and Joanne (Fritz) Groat of Clare, IA.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his grandparents, Snowden and Loma Levisay and James and Alice Merwin, and grandson, Clayton Pederson.
Funeral services will be held Friday, March 11, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 1105 Grand Avenue in West Des Moines with visitation one hour prior. A private family burial will take place at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Adel, IA.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Mark Lutheran Church or Mayo Clinic Cancer Research in Rochester, MN. Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
He was an inspiration to all of us as he fought his valiant battle with cancer with dignity and grace.
Clare and Carolyn Vollan
03/09/2022
Bob and Marsha have journeyed through Bob's illness with tenacity, faith, hope, patience and gratitude. Of course that's who they are and the way they have lived their lives.....with Christian love for others, kindness, respect, honesty, integrity, practicability, humility and humor. How rich we are to be called their friends.
Thank you for sharing your lives with us. Our love and blessings.
Wendy Pederson
03/06/2022
My first hero, my constant, my support no matter what, the family protector. A true gentleman to the core. The best Dad a girl could ever ask for, a wonderful Father-in-law, and the best Grandpa ever. If you knew him you loved him.
Chuck and Karen
03/05/2022
We were so sorry to hear about Bob's passing. May the memory of his love sustain you and your family. May God comfort you and give you strength during this difficult time.
Nancy Levisay
03/04/2022
Everyday that goes by I miss you more. I enjoyed the special time you were able to spend with Matt and I over the holidays. I feel like there will be a hole in my heart without you. I know you are in a better place. God will take care of you now. Miss you so. See you again someday.
Carl Patterson
03/04/2022
I was very fortunate to have worked with Bob for a number of years. Bob was an important part of the Goodrich Finance Department in Des Moines. He preformed many tasks in a professional and excellent manner. Always dependable, knowledgeable and had a encouraging word for everyone. I am thankful to have known Bob.
Merlin Gates
03/03/2022
I was honored and privileged to call Bob a true friend and a great all round person. My first knowledge of Bob was when he became known to me as a friend of my niece Marsha Richardson. Next thing they were married. What a wonderful life the have had together. Raised a great family with love and care that showed up in the childrens own life. You can not ask for anymore tribute to a person than what he leaves behind him. Bob had the courage and will to forgo a difficult period of his life at the end. But he didnt give up until he realized that the good lord had been waiting for him with open arms to give rest and peace with him. I will remember him and the wonderful life he had with his loving wife Marsha. Bob Rest In Peace.
Cindy Panches
03/02/2022
Bob was such a great man! He brought my parents out to Michigan several times after my dad could not drive. What wonderful times we had. A very kind and loving man that Tim and I will miss. Marsha was very lucky to have such a wonderful man in her life! Love you Bob.
Aaron M Levisay
03/02/2022
Uncle Bob, we love you. You are home. Thank you for always being such a great Uncle. I know you were a great son, brother, father, grandfather, too. We'll miss you very much but I know you're waiting for your beloved Marsha and the rest of your family, etc. One day we'll join you. But for now, we say goodbye and mourn you not being here, as it was a better world with you in it. God bless you, Uncle Bob. Thanks for all you did and were.