Robert Sheets
April 09, 2010
Robert Harold Sheets, 79, passed away on Friday, April 9. 2010 peacefully with his family by his side after an extended year long illness. A visitation will be held from 5 to 8 pm Wednesday, April 14, at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street.
Robert was born January 16, 1931 in Des Moines to Grover and Leta Sheets. Graduated from North High School in 1950 and joined Local 45 Sheet Metal Workers in the fall of that same year and remained for the next 60 years. Robert retired from Taylor Industries in the spring of 1996 after 35 years of dedicated service. He enjoyed most, traveling about the country in their motor home and camping at the local lakes. Robert served on the Tradesmen Community Credit Union Executive Board for more then 10 years. He was a skilled handyman and always enjoyed home projects whether it was his own home or the home of any of his family members or friends.
Robert is survived by his wife, Judy, his children, Cindy Sheets (Barry Peroni), Steven (Dona) Sheets, Robert (Jamie) Sheets, Matthew (Kimberly) Sheets, his sister, Crystal Korte; 9 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Sheet Metal Union Local 45 training fund.
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Paula Moore
04/14/2010
Judy and family,
I am sorry I was unable to get back to Iowa for Bob's memorial.
I know that you can appreciate that Bob, my Mom and "her" Bob have now gathered in heaven....all pain free.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Love to you all....
Paula
Thad and Mari White
04/14/2010
Matt, Kim, and Family
Our deepest sympathy goes out to all of you in the passing of your father and grandfather. You are in out thoughts and prayers and may you take comfort in knowing that Bob is in the hands of God and no longer in pain. May you relish in the memories that you have had with him throughout his life. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Thad and Mari White
Indianola, Iowa
Bob and Vicki Bertagnolli
04/12/2010
Matt, Kim and family,
We are sorry for your loss. I hope you have a lot of good memories to hold onto. Your parents are always a part of you even when they are not here physically. take care and hang on to those memories of him. You are in our prayers for the days ahead of you.
Bob and Vicki
Debbie Lane (Randolph)
04/10/2010
Judy,
Our thought's and prayers are with you at this time of loss.
Anything we can do let us know.
Sincerely,
Deb & Gary Lane