Bob was born on September 14, 1953, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Richard L. and Betty J. (Davenport) Petersmith. Bob served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He was united in marriage to Mary M. O'Brien on May 19, 1979, at Squaw Creek Park in Marion, Iowa. Bob retired after 38 years from Quaker Oats in Cedar Rapids in 2013. Bob was immensely proud of his Naval service. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed watching old westerns. Bob loved being a proud grandpa.
Survivors include his wife, 3 sons, 5 grandchildren, 3 sisters, and a brother.
Preceding him in death were his parents Richard and Betty Petersmith.
Memorials may be directed to St. Luke's Hospice in Cedar Rapids.
Courtesy of Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery Funeral Home
Bob was born on September 14, 1953, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Richard L. and Betty J. (Davenport) Petersmith. Bob served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He was united in marriage to Mary M. O'Brien on May 19, 1979, at Squaw Creek Park in Marion, Iowa. Bob retired after 38 years from Quaker Oats in Cedar Rapids in 2013. Bob was immensely proud of his Naval service. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed watching old westerns. Bob loved being a proud grandpa.
Survivors include his wife, 3 sons, 5 grandchildren, 3 sisters, and a brother.
Preceding him in death were his parents Richard and Betty Petersmith.
Memorials may be directed to St. Luke's Hospice in Cedar Rapids.
Courtesy of Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery Funeral Home
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