Robert Calvin "Bob" Krousie

1944 - 2026

Robert (Bob) Calvin Krousie

Waterville

Robert (Bob) Calvin Krousie, 81, of Waterville, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 8, 2026, surrounded by family and friends, following a brief battle with cancer. Robert was born May 29, 1944, to Robert and Mildred (Martens) Krousie of rural Postville, Iowa. Bob attended school in the Monona School District.

Through his years of employment, Bob held positions with the Volney and Anamosa Creameries before moving to Cedar Rapids. There he worked various jobs at local manufacturing companies. In 2007, he retired after 20+ years with the PMX Industries.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Jim, sister-in-law Linda (Terry) Krousie, and niece Tracey (Krousie) Lyons.

Bob is survived by his children, daughter Renee (Greg) Hill, sons Rob (Dawn) Krousie, and Jon (Kristin) Krousie; 9 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his fiancée, Helen McGeough, her children, Michele, Emily, Morgan, and Erica, her 11 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. Bob was blessed to have a treasured relationship with his 'BFF', Herman King, who shared his home with Bob and his family through Bob's Hospice journey. Surviving siblings, Terry Krousie, Mike (Kathy) Krousie, Barb (Mike) Schulte, and Kevin (Ellen) Krousie, as well as sister-in-law Anita (Jim Krousie.

A private family inurnment will be held at the Rossville Cemetery.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Leonard-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Monona, Iowa, assisted the family with arrangements.