Robert Jemes Obituary
Bob Jemes was born on August 19, 1964, in Saint Louis, Missouri to Charles and Dorothy (Harris) Jemes. Bob graduated from Urbandale High School in 1982 before attending Des Moines Area Community College in 1994 where he earned his Associate's Degree in Science, followed by Upper Iowa University in 1996 where he earned his Bachelor of Science Degree. He owned and operated his own Moving Business for 25 years before his retirement in 2023. Bob loved 70s and 80s music and attended many concerts throughout the years.
He is survived by his daughter, Kayla Jemes; and sister Amy (Steve) Sisam. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Kenneth William Jemes; and Bob's beloved guinea pigs Daisy, Oreo and Paisley.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Kurt Warner Foundation.
Online condolences are welcome at www.IlesCares.com
Arrangements by Iles Westover Chapel.
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