"Pat, We were saddened to read about Bob in the Maquoketa paper. May the wonderful memories you have shared give you strength at this difficult time. We are thinking of you,and also of Scott and his family."
In loving memory of
Robert R. "Bob" Hartley
November 13, 1928 - September 6, 2012
Robert R. "Bob" Hartley, 83, of Delmar, Iowa, died on Thursday, September 6, 2012, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa.
A celebration of Robert's Life will be held at 11:30 A.M., Tuesday, September 11, 2012, from the Delmar United Methodist Church. A memorial visitation will be held from 4 to 7 P.M. on Monday, September 10, 2012, from the Delmar United Methodist Church. Inurnment will be held from the Union Cemetery, rural Maquoketa, Iowa, at a later date.
Robert Raymond Hartley was born on November 13, 1928 in Clarence, Iowa, to James Walter and Cora Lee (Fowler) Hartley. He grew up in Cedar County and attended Harmony Point country school and graduated from Tipton High School. He served his country for four years, and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during the Korean war. He married Patricia Fern "Pat" Morrison on June 8, 1958 in Brooklyn, Iowa.
After receiving his honorable discharge "Bob" worked for Interstate Finance in the collections department for many years. He started in Cedar Rapids and then was transferred to Davenport and in 1965 to Maquoketa. He then began a career as a car salesman working for Wagener Ford in Maquoketa for several years. He then worked for Anamosa Silos and lastly as a caregiver with DAC, Inc. in Maquoketa. He retired in 2001.
"Bob" was a member of the Delmar United Methodist Church and was a former member of the Delmar Lions Club. He was an avid bridge player, and a diehard fan of the Chicago Bears, Cubs and Iowa Hawkeyes. He is remembered as a family oriented, sensitive man, who had a good sense of humor. He will be dearly missed.
Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Pat Hartley of Delmar, IA; a son, Scott (Mary Kay) Hartley of Shakopee, MN; 3 grandchildren, Megan, Chris and Alex; a sister, Edna Ehresman of Tipton, IA; a brother-in-law, Rick (Deb) Morrison of Brooklyn, IA; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, 4 brothers and 2 sisters.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be made to the Robert R. "Bob" Hartley memorial fund.
The Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa is caring for the family.
Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.
Tributes
"Dear Pat, Scott & family.
Sorry to hear of the loss of your husband, father and grandfather. Your thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss. With Sympathy"
"My dad is not with us any more. Thanks for a fantastic year I was lucky to be able to spend with the Hartley family. I have good memories of our sundays when we were watching football games debating which was the best team Bears or Vikings. The memory of you will always be with me. Your swedish son, Ronny"
"I,ll never forget how Bob always showed up on Thursday mornings with the Delmar women. How we will miss him!! Always a lot of fun!!
My sympathy to his family. Friend "
"Dear Scott, Mary Kay and Family . . . thoughts and prayers for your family as you celebrate the love and life of your dad, father-in-law, grandfather. May happy memories fill your days ahead and God's love bring you peace and comfort to erase any sadness. "
"Pat, so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and payers during this difficult time."
"So sorry to hear of your loss Pat. My thoughts are with you and your family."
"Pat and family,
You have our deepest sympathy. Loving memories will always keep Bob close to you as you remember loving and happy times. Sharon and Darrel Rettig"
"To Bob's family: My deepest sympathy at the loss of your loved one."
"Scott, Mary Kay, Pat and kids, We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. If there is ANYTHING we can do for you here at home let us know! Love Angie, Randy and boys"
"Scott and family. Sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. My sympathy goes out to you."
"Scott, Mary Kay, and family Sorry to hear the saddening news and your great loss! Thoughts and Prayers from Luann and me for all of you!"
"Scott and Mary Kay, and family We are so sorry for your loss, Thinking of you during this difficult time."
"Scott, MaryKay and family, sorry to hear of your father's (and grandfather's) passing. My thoughts and prayers are for the peace of God, which passes all human understanding, to enter your hearts during this difficult time."
"Pat, sorry for your loss, thinking and praying for you Sincerely, Carol"
"Pat and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time."
"Pat, Scott and family, We are so sorry for your loss. I loved your family especially Bob. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your loved ones. "
"Bobs family, Our prayers are with you.Bob was a great person to our comm. and a good friend and company to our dad Bob over many years of there life of growing up .Bob visit our dad, joke and laugh threw his illness.We thank him for that happiness he gave our dad.They are in heaven together still laughing.Peace be with you."
"Pat and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Bob's passing! You will be in my thoughts and prayers as you go through the next few days of preparing for Bob's homecoming to God! May he rest in peace."
"Pat & Family~
So sorry to hear about Bob's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. "
"Pat, so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. You will be in the thoughts and prayers of our family at this trying time."