Robert "Bob" J. Lennon

Robert "Bob" J. Lennon obituary, Fort Dodge, IA

Robert "Bob" J. Lennon

Robert "Bob" Lennon Obituary

Visit the Historic Bruce Funeral Home website to view the full obituary.

Robert “Bob” J. Lennon, 48, of Fort Dodge, IA, died August 16, 2025, at his home. A celebration of life gathering will begin at 6:00 PM on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Bootleggers, 1239 S. 22nd Street – Fort Dodge. Memorials may be directed to the family. Arrangements are with Historic Bruce Funeral Home of Fort Dodge. 

Robert was born November 17, 1976, in Fort Dodge, the son of Camille (Hinrichs) and Michael Eugene Lennon. He graduated from Fort Dodge Senior High in 1995, and continued his education at Iowa Central Community College where he earned his AA Degree (Culinary).

Bob is survived by his 2 children: Camille and Emerson of Fort Dodge; and 4 siblings: Michael Lennon of Utah, Matthew Lennon of Utah, Jay Hunter of Fort Dodge, and Danyal Totten of Utah. He is also survived by step mother: Linda Lennon Stewart; step sisters: Lisa Nickless and Laura Nickless; as well as many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Michael “Mick” Lennon and Camille Hunter; and step brother: Lonny Nickless.

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Historic Bruce Funeral Home

923 First Ave South, Fort Dodge, IA 50501

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