Memorial
Robert “Bob” L. Hennessy, 93, of Cedar Rapids, passed away at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House in Hiawatha, after a short illness, surrounded by his loving family.
Services will be 10:00 am, Saturday, December 9, 2017, at All Saints Catholic Church. Visitation will be 4:00 pm -7:00 pm at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home, Friday, December 8, 2017, with a vigil prayer at 4:00 pm. Visitation will also be held at 9:00 am on Saturday at the church.
Survivors include his wife, Alice Hennessy, of Cedar Rapids, sons, Jim(Mary)Hennessy, of Fountain, Michigan, Steve(Beth)Hennessy, of Cedar Rapids, daughter, Mary Jo(John)O’Connell, of Cedar Rapids. Eight grandchildren and five great granddaughters.
Robert is preceded in death by his parents, James and Clara Hennessy, and a brother, Francis Hennessy.
Robert Lewis Hennessy was born on December 3, 1924, in Waterloo, Iowa, to James and Clara Hennessy. Robert proudly served during World War II in the United States Navy. Bob found the love of his life, Alice Kremer, in Waterloo, and married her on September 8, 1951. Alice and Bob moved to Cedar Rapids, starting a family resulting in three children. Bob’s professional career was 35 years at Cryovac as a machinist, and another 15 years assisting customers at Hy-Vee. He volunteered at Mercy Auxilliary, and All Saints Catholic Church. His hobbies included golf, oil painting, walking frequently, and following the Chicago Cubs for years. Bob was a member of the Disabled American Veterans, and the Knights of Columbus, Chapters 909 and 5677.
A special thank you to the Mercy Intensive Care Unit, and the Oldorf Hospice House, for their care.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to All Saints Catholic Church, or the Oldorf Hospice House.