Memorial
Robert W. Phillips Died Thursday October 16, 2014 in his home surrounded by his family.
Service will be held at 1:00pm Monday October 20, 2014 at Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories. Rev. Dan Sanford will officiate at the service. Visitation will be 2pm to 4pm on Sunday October 19, 2014 at the Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home. Burial will be at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.
Surviving are his wife Julia; children Chad (Dennice) Phillips, Michele (Dave) Ryan and Scott Phillips all of Cedar Rapids; 8 grandchildren Matthew, Melissa, Michael, Molly, Keria, Nick, Mitchell and Devon; 10 great-grandchildren 2 brothers and a sister and his beloved dog Tucker; He was preceded in death by his parents; and 6 brothers.
Robert was born August 24, 1932 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He was the son of Maurice Korsmo and Ruth Phillips. Robert served his country in the United States Navy from 1951 to 1955. After his service he went to work for Iowa Steel & Iron works in Cedar Rapids until retiring in 1982. On November 23, 1956 Robert and Julia Zach were united in marriage in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Robert was an avid Hawkeye football fan, he enjoyed fishing, golfing and gardening. He was always there to lend a helping hand to his family or friends, but the thing he treasured most was the time he was given to spend with his wife, kids grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend and will be missed dearly by those closest to him.
The family would like to thank the staff at Hospice of Mercy for their compassion and loving attention given to Robert and his family.