Memorial
Robert “Rob” Joseph Provencher age 42 of Cedar Rapids Iowa passed away unexpectedly Friday the 26th of September at St Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids Iowa.
He was born December 31, 1971 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, son of the late Mark Provencher Sr and Diane Provencher. He graduated from Plymouth (WI) High School in 1989.
Rob joined the United States Marine Corps in 1989 serving in Desert Shield/Storm and in Somalia. Robert reached the rank of Sergeant and completed his service in 1997.
He married Sarah Rentschler in 1996.
He was employed at PMX Industries in Cedar Rapids, Iowa for 18 years as a Safety Engineer.
On October 13, 2007, he married his best friend and soul mate Carmen Joyce/Rankin in Cedar Rapids.
Rob volunteered as an adult Sunday school teacher and a Praise and Worship leader at Living Water Church in Independence, IA.
Rob enjoyed spending his time with family and friends, riding his Harley, hunting and cooking. Rob was a gifted vocalist who hosted Karaoke for 20 years bringing people together to sing, laugh and encourage others. Rob was a God fearing man who loved his country. He was a dedicated father who enjoyed teaching and supporting his four sons.
Survivors include his wife Carmen, his children; Joseph, Bryce, Ty and Trevor of Cedar Rapids, IA. His mother, Diane Provencher; siblings Chad Wettstein (Melissa) of Waukegan, IL; Sarah Weigert (Butch) of Plymouth, WI; Mark Provencher Jr (Amber) of Twenty-nine Palms, CA; Michelle Provencher of Plymouth, WI and Leah Backhaus (Tony) of Plymouth, Wi.; his mother – and father – in – law Keith and Judy Joyce of Marion, IA and grandparents William Gradt (Dorothy)of Sheboygan Falls, WI; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends; best friend Blaine Barkley (Diana) of Cedar Rapids, IA.
He was preceded in death by his father Mark “Frenchy” Provencher Sr. and grandparents Lawrence and Mildred Provencher.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 4, 2014 at the Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories. Visitation will begin at 1:00 pm and service will begin at 3:00 with Pastor John Sheda of Living Water Church officiating. Burial services will directly follow. (Camouflage attire is encouraged.)
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund will be established in Rob’s name. You may send donations to Metco Credit Union or directly to Carmen.