"I would like to express my deepest sympathy to family and friends. May all your good memories be greater than your sadness during this difficult time. (Isaiah 25:8)"
In loving memory of
Robert Gene Conner
January 31, 1937 - January 9, 2018
Robert G. Conner, 80, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at Hallmark Care Center in Mt. Vernon. The family will receive friends from 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM on Tuesday, January 16, 2018, followed by a memorial service at 10:00 am at Fry Funeral Home, Tipton. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery, Mechanicsville. Online condolences may be shared at www.fryfuneralhome.com.
Bob was born on January 31, 1937 in rural Linn County and was the son of Francis and Luella Dorcas Conner. He never married. Survivors include brothers; Francis (Loretta) Conner, Dale (Ronda) Conner, Mike Conner, Joe (Debbie) Conner and sister, Nelda (Keith) Techau and many nieces and nephews. Bob was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Laurene Bohr.
Bob was a dear brother and always had a smile. He was a hard worker and liked by everyone that knew him. His prize possession was always the car and truck he was driving. He did farm work for many years. He lived and worked on the Melvin and Bonnie Pauls farm where he made his home and continued to live with Bonnie after Melvin's passing. He also worked construction for many years.
Bob's family would like to thank the caregivers at Hallmark Care Center and Cherry Ridge as well as Essence of Life Hospice for their wonderful care and patience.
Tributes
"Bob was a wonderful man! A very hard worker. A very thoughtful Gentleman "
"We just wanted you to know we are thinking of you and that you have our deepest sympathy. Bob was a good customer and friend. We all enjoyed him when he brought up his truck and Bonnie's car to be worked on. Everybody at Wayne Hall Chrysler -- Anamosa"