Robert James King, Jr.
November 17, 2010
Robert James King, Jr., 64, passed away on November 17, 2010 in Scottsdale, AZ. Services will be held at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Student Center, 1150 28th Street in Des Moines on Monday, July 18, 2011 at 11 a.m. Family will greet friends from 9:30 to 11 a.m. prior to the service. Bob was cremated and will be buried at Glendale Cemetery.
Bob was born in Des Moines, IA and graduated from Dowling High School in 1964. He joined the Army and attended non-commissioned officer candidate school. Following the military he attended the University of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. From 1971 to 1978 he was married to Katherine Miller. Bob worked for Massey Ferguson for a brief time, but spent most of his career as an employment recruiter in Milwaukee, Chicago and Scottsdale. He was also an avid reader, hunter, fisherman, and enjoyed discussing politics.
He is survived by his sisters, Margaret Ann (Joe) Comito of Des Moines, IA and Rose Marie (David) Donovan of McLean, VA; longtime friend, Chuck Wells; and numerous nieces and nephews. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Irene King and his brother, Kevin King.
Online condolences may be made at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Karen (Chesher) Buck
07/17/2011
Dear Rose and family. I was very sorry to hear of Bob's death. I remember coming over to your house and trying on Bob's big white Army snow boots. They swallowed me up. My thought and prayers are with you and your family.
Karen
Ralph and Marijo
01/27/2011
so sorry to hear of your brothers passing.We were surprised to hear of you losing a 2nd sibling in the same year.God bless you and your family.Mj ps miss seeing you at Mass on Sunday.
Sandy Clark
01/27/2011
Margaret,
My heart and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time. Brothers hold such special places in our hearts I know only too well what it is to lose one. My brother, Ed, died in 1992 at the age of 54... I miss him to this day. Please know, I will be praying for you.
Sandy Clark
Mary Lamberti DouBrava
01/27/2011
Sorry about your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers.