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Robert D. "Bob" McKenzie
1925 - 2019
Robert D. "Bob" McKenzie
1925 - 2019
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Iowa City - Robert D. McKenzie, 93, of Iowa City, died on Monday, January 21, 2019 at Mercy Hospital Hospice in Iowa City, surrounded by family.
A Memorial Service to celebrate Robert will be at 2:00pm on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at Lensing Funeral and Cremation Service, Iowa City. The family will greet guests from 1:00pm until the time of the service.
Bob was born on November 8, 1925 in Tonkawa, Oklahoma, son of Ola and Isabel (Ingels) McKenzie. In 1944, he served in the US Army and was discharged in 1946. Bob attended the University of Iowa and lettered in football for two years before graduating in 1950. On July 22, 1950, Bob married Norma Gerard in Iowa City.
For 31 years, Bob worked for the Cryovac Division of W.R. Grace, retiring as Plant Manager of the Cedar Rapids manufacturing plant in 1988.
Bob is survived by his two sons, Dave (Dawn) McKenzie of Iowa City and Dan (Tammie) of Carroll, IA; grandchildren Erin (Dave Brown), James (Jenny), Barbara, Nora, and Robb; great-grandchildren McKenzie, Izzy, Charlie, and Lucy; brother John W. "Bill" McKenzie of Braman, OK; and special friend Fran Nussbaum.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Norma and his brother Richard.
Online condolences may be made at www.lensingfuneral.com
Steve Horton
January 31, 2019
The McKenzie family lived down the street from our house. I was friends with Bob's son Dan. I knew Bob to be a very friendly person and a good neighbor. Condolences to his family. I'm sure he will be missed.
Becky Hudson
January 28, 2019
I had the honor of knowing Mr. McKenzie when he lived down the road from my parents. I always enjoyed talking with him and will always remember his great smile and laugh as he shared stories from his U of Iowa days playing football or talking about his trips to Oklahoma. What a great man he was and it was an honor to know him and Fran.
Becky (Terry) Hudson
Jim KOENIGHAIN
January 27, 2019
Bob was a great guy. My two memories are: I had just started working there when he ask me to work with the junior achievement program. What could I say he was the boss. But he gave me an extra weeks vacation. Then when I helped Ed get his car out of the ditch he conned him to buy me a steak lunch. You know how hard it was to get any money out of Ed. RIP Bob.
Chris Brackney
January 27, 2019
My sincere condolences to Dave and Dan,family and friends.Wonderful memories of your Dad from our Babe Ruth days.Peace be with you,Brack
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Freddie Northern
January 26, 2019
I had the honor of working with Bob at Cryovac. He hired me and my wife Francis out there. My condolences to the family, he was a good man and he will be missed greatly.Freddie Northern
January 26, 2019
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
F.D.
January 25, 2019
I am sorry for your loss. It is always hard to lose a loved one in death. Our heavenly Father is very aware and understands the pain you feel. He will give you comfort. (Psalms 86:6,7) Your family has my deepest sympathy.
Jennifer Vargas
January 24, 2019
We will miss you Bob!
A VIETNAM VETERAN
January 24, 2019
Thanks for your service to our country...REST IN PEACE
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