Robert Earl Elliott

Born in Cedar Rapids on March 10, 1920
Departed on December 31, 2008. Resided in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Memorial

Robert (Bob) Earl Elliott died peacefully at Mercy Hospital on December 31, 2008, following a short illness. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, January 5, 2009, at Salem United Methodist Church (formerly Kenwood Park Presbyterian Church), 327 35th Street NE, Cedar Rapids. Rev. John Louk will officiate. Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 4, 2009 at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. Inurnment will be at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery on Monday at 2:00 PM. Military rites by VFW Post # 788.

Survivors include his wife, Jean; two daughters, Linda (David) Jandik of Cedar Rapids and Sheryl (Bill) Neal of Williamsburg, Iowa; and one sister, Martha Kirchner, of Ottawa, Illinois; two sisters-in law, Marcella Bruns and Anna Mae (Anthony) Komisar, both of Cedar Rapids. He is also survived by five grandchildren: Robin (Matt) Shaver of Cedar Rapids; Kay Jandik of Iowa City; Ken (Amber) Jandik of Fort Myers, Florida; Amy (Ryan) Kay of Cedar Rapids; Beth Neal and fiancé Zachary Keeney of Waterloo. He also has three great-grandchildren: Joe Slaton of Iowa City and Raelynn Shaver and Cameron Shaver, both of Cedar Rapids and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, George and Jack Elliott.

Robert was born March 10, 1920, to Iva Opal (Misbach) Elliott and Earl R. Elliott. Robert graduated in 1938 from Roosevelt High School in Cedar Rapids. He enlisted in the U. S. Naval Reserve in December, 1941, and served until September, 1945. He was a Radioman Second Class and participated in D Day operations at Omaha Beach. He was awarded WWII medals including the Purple Heart. He is a member of Salem United Methodist Church, a life member of VFW 788 and American Legion Post #5; and was inducted into both the state and Cedar Rapids Softball Halls of Fame. He retired from Vigortone in 1985. He loved to golf, play cards, and was a member of Senior Bowling League. His grandchildren were his pride and joy. Robert was married to Jean Weis on September 26, 1942, in Lancaster, Missouri. They celebrated their 66 wedding anniversary in September, 2008.

Memorial donations may be made to Salem United Methodist Church or Hospice of Mercy.

Bob’s long battle with pain has finally ended and he has gone home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends who love him dearly

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