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Robert Lichtsinn Obituary
March 1, 1964 - October 21, 2024
Robert William Lichtsinn, age 60 , passed away peacefully in his home October 21, 2024. Rob was born March 1, 1964, in Mason city, Iowa. After graduating from Forest City high school in 1983 he attended Drake University receiving a bachelors degree in marketing. He then moved to Kansas City, Missouri and worked at GMAC financing. Rob followed his desire to sell cars and enjoyed helping customers who were financially struggling to afford a vehicle. He also taught in some of the most challenging school districts in Kansas City giving direction and guidance to young adults. He truly made a difference in the lives of many students.
Rob was also strategic in purchasing properties around Kansas City that would satisfy the need for affordable housing. Rob passed away before completely fulfilling this dream.
He was survived by his father and stepmother Ron and Ruth Lichtsinn, Chris(Jon) Hanna, Holly(Bruce) Cammers, and Ron (Hope) Lichtsinn, Step siblings Annette (Jim) Wallace, Dave (Sara) Janssen, Kay Janssen , in addition many nieces and nephews.
Rob was proceeded in death by his mother Patricia Lee Lichtsinn and Grandparents Robert and Pauline Gripp and Bill and Irene Lichtsinn. A celebration of life service will be later celebrated at "The Car Farm" in Kansas City and a private burial at Oakwood Cemetery in Mason City, IA.
His kindness, love, and acceptance of all people was inspiring and he will be truely missed.
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Brian Gilmore
February 24, 2025
My love and deep felt condolences go out to Rob's family and friends. Rob was a wonderful friend to me throughout our years together at Drake. I lost touch with him a few years after graduation and was sad to find his passing while searching his name online after finding his business card from the late 80's in a box of mementos (I had tried this years before when the internet was starting to boom with no luck).
Rob was one of the kindest persons I knew back at Drake and we had many adventures exploring DesMoines taking turns listening to our differences in music (he was a bit more into hard rock at the time) and him sharing his love of cars with me.
I will cherish my fond memories from those days and so sad to hear of these loss.
John Duncan
November 12, 2024
I miss you my brother. Rest in peace Opossum your pal JD & Vee
Katy Bergeron
November 6, 2024
I taught with him in multiple school districts and also lived near him often running in to him at the grocery store and restuarants. I will miss talking to him and using our catch phrases about some of our favorite students. I'm so for you loss.
Chuck Baxter
October 30, 2024
To Rob's family; So sorry for your loss. Rob was a friend and classmate from high school. We both had a love cars. Forever in your hearts. Chuck Baxter. FCHS Class of 1982.
Lance Sher
October 27, 2024
Rob was my best friend who I met when I moved to Kansas City in 1986. As it turned out we both started attending Drake University in 1982, but did not know each other at that time. Rob was very giving of himself. He helped me move in 1988 When he purchased his first house he gave much of his time helping out an elderly neighbor. Will miss Rob very much.
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