Memorial
Charles Robert “Bob” Rainwater, 77 of Farmington, MN, formerly of Cedar Rapids, IA, died September 4, 2023. A visitation will be held on Friday September 15, 2023 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Cedar Memorial Funeral Home. Services will be held on Saturday September 16, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Memories at Cedar Memorial. A livestream of the funeral service may be accessed on the funeral home website under the obituary for Charles Rainwater under the video tab starting at 10:00 a.m. 9/16.
Bob was born on September 22, 1945 in Mount Vernon, IL, the son of Cleave and Bernadine Rainwater. He married Pat Rainwater on June 10, 1967 in Peoria, IL. After graduating from Bradley University, Bob served overseas in the Vietnam war as a staff sergeant in the Army, earning a bronze star. He went on to work in finance at Rockwell Collins for 34 years, retiring in 2001.
He will be lovingly remembered by his two sons, Chris (Stephanie) of La Quinta, CA and Chad (Kati) of Apple Valley, MN; a sister Brenda Clancy (Jim) of Eagan, MN; two granddaughters Callie and Rylie; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Patricia Rainwater and his sister, Barbara Ackerman.
Bob enjoyed family vacations to Palm Springs, CA and cheering for his beloved St. Louis Cardinals. He loved playing dice and cards with his close friends and family. His contagious laugh and positive attitude will forever be remembered.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (https://diy.lls.org/BobRainwater) or Eastern Iowa Honor Flight (https://eihonorflight.org).