Robert James Eppel

Born in Muscatine, Iowa on February 9, 1927
Departed on January 10, 2012. Resided in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Memorial

Robert James Eppel, 84, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Tuesday January 10, 2012. Services: 11:00 a.m. Saturday at St. Marks’s United Methodist Church, where a visitation will be on Friday from 4:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Cedar Memorial Westside Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

Bob was born to Vincent and Pearl Mittman Eppel on February 9, 1927 in Muscatine, Iowa. He graduated from Muscatine High School and enlisted in the Navy during World War II. After the war he graduated from Iowa Wesleyan College and received his Masters Degree from the University of Iowa. He retired after 36 years in the Cedar Rapids School System; serving as teacher and principal. Bob transitioned to volunteering and teaching computer to seniors at the Witwer Center, and the City Recreation Commission. In addition, he served 12 years as a Board member on the Grant Wood AEA Board. Most recent his passion included teaching ESL to community members through his church, he was a firm believer of Life Long Learning. Bob was very active in St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, enjoyed his family, friends, fishing, traveling, photography, telling jokes and fellowship in numerous groups, one being the gourmet group of 40 years.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Sue. Children; Jan (Mike) Nelson of Minneapolis, Jim (Jane) of St. Peters, MO, and Julie (Paul) Copping of Cedar Rapids. Grandchildren; Jaci (Tim) Skiba, Stefanie (Sam) Fortin, Lucas Eppel, Jacob Eppel. Sister in law; Diane Toussaint, nephew; John (Sue) and their children Elizabeth and Ted Toussaint, Niece; Carol (Dave) and their son Sean Gannon, and 1 great grandchild; Benjamin Skiba.

Memorials may be directed to St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, 4700 Johnson Avenue NW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52405.

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