Robert Glenn Thomas

Born in Cedar Rapids, IA on May 25, 1924
Departed on January 12, 2009. Resided in Anamosa, Iowa.

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Robert Glenn Thomas, 84, of Anamosa, died January 12, 2009 at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha following an extended illness. A gathering to celebrate Bob’s life will be held from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Sunday, January 18, 2009 at the family home in Anamosa. Visitation will be held from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Saturday, January 17, 2008 at the Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home. Private Entombment will take place at the Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories Mausoleum.

Survivors include his wife of 41 years. Judy; children Jim and wife Sue of Marion, Maggie and partner Lisa of Madison, WI, and Jennifer and husband Scott Boyle of McCook Lake, SD; grandchildren Joshua and Jamie Thomas and Isabella, Gabriella, and Zachariah Boyle; sister-in-law Norma Thomas of Plattsburg, NY; and close friends Cathy Thomas, Cheryl Conner, and Della Rank.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother William.

Robert Glenn Thomas was born May 25, 1924 in Cedar Rapids, the son of Glenn H. and D. Ruth (DeLong) Thomas. He served in the United States Air Force during WWII for four years, and served in the reserves for 20 years with his final rank as Master Sergeant. He was married to the love of his life, Judy, on December 1, 1967. He was employed for 39 years as the Manager of Office Services at Penford Products.

Bob enjoyed playing cards and being outdoors whether it was camping, fishing, hunting or walking. Fishing was especially dear to Bob who was taught by his mom and passed down his secrets to his kids and grandkids. His family was his greatest joy. He will forever be remembered as a kind man who welcomed conversation with anyone. We will miss his silliness, bear hugs and stories.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Bob’s name.

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