Robert Lee Richmond, son of William and Dorothy Neighbor Richmond, was born December 8, 1925, at Lovilia, Iowa. He received his education in the Lovilia Schools, graduating from Lovilia High School.
On August 10, 1946, he was united in marriage with Mildred McGinn at St. Mary’s Church in Weller, Iowa. The couple lived in Newton for a time prior to moving to Sumner in 1959. Bob was a longtime truck driver and had been employed by Kroblin’s and Gray Transportation.
His death occurred suddenly on Saturday, October 10, 2009 at Community Memorial Hospital in Sumner. He was 83 years old and a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Sumner and the Teamsters Union. Bob truly enjoyed his work as a truck driver and also enjoyed playing cards, especially “31”.
He is survived by four children, Linda (Lyle) Timm of Center Point, Patricia Prokop of Cedar Rapids, Robert (Jan) Richmond, Jr. of Marion and Rick (Theresa) Richmond of Center Point; eight grandchildren, Lisa (Robert) Rabik, Lee Timm, Rob, Todd (Sara), and Brian Prokop, Ryan Richmond, Jamison Richmond, and Devonte Richmond; five great grandchildren, Kassidy Deklotz, Morgan Timm, Bryce Prokop, Kaden Prokop, and Claire Prokop; three step grandchildren, Tasha (Ross) Miller, Heidi Kray, and Daniel Kray; three step great grandchildren, Lexah Miller, Olivia Miller, and Stihl Kray.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred, who died September 10, 2000; his parents; two brothers, Dale and William.
Bob was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather who touched the lives of many and will be missed by all.
Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, October 14, 2009, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Sumner. Burial will be at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Sumner. Friends may call from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 13, 2009, at Becker-Milnes Funeral Home in Sumner and for one hour preceding Mass on Wednesday at the church. There will also be a 4:00 p.m. Rosary and 7:00 p.m. Scripture Service at the funeral home on Tuesday.
