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Bob Allen Criswell, Jr.
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Bob Criswell, Jr. Obituary
Robert A. "Bob" Criswell, Jr., age 59, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2024.
He was born November 14, 1965 in Council Bluffs, IA. Bob graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School. Bob was a custom home builder.
He was preceded in death by mother, Sharon Norman; sisters, Teri Doyle and Sheri Stewart; and nephew, Mason.
Bob is survived by his wife, Jennifer Criswell; daughters, Ashley (Jason) Flanagan and Brooke (Brian Fry) Criswell; grandchildren, Bentley Flanagan, Austin Flanagan, and Lucas Flanagan; sister, Debbie (Steve "Snoopy") Belt; cousin but more like a brother, Bill Sollazzo; in-laws, Lonnie and Nanci Hinman, Angel Kaufman; nieces, nephews, and cousins; a host of other family and friends.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Hoy Kilnoski Funeral Home on Friday, December 06, 2024. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM at Hoy Kilnoski Funeral Home on Saturday, December 7, 2024. The family will direct memorials.
1221 North 16th Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51501-0143
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