Robert McAllister

Robert McAllister obituary, Cedar Rapids, IA

Robert McAllister

Robert McAllister Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Brosh Chapel - Cedar Rapids on Feb. 9, 2026.
Robert George McAllister, 79, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on February 8, 2026. He was born on September 12, 1946, and attended high school in Shellsburg. He proudly made his living as a truck driver.

He was preceded in death by his son, Timothy; his parents, Robert and Eleanor; and his beloved grandparents, Reuben and Helen Senft.

He is survived by his children: Jeff (Denise), Stacy, Doug (Hope), Jennifer (Jim), and Michael (Jamie); his stepchildren Amy (John) and David (Jody); his sister, Donna; his significant other, Betty; and many cherished grandchildren.

He enjoyed attending his grandchildren's events, country western dancing, watching the Hawkeyes, and taking Sunday drives any day of the week.

As per Robert's wishes, private family inurnment will be in Palo Cemetery. A Celebration of Life gathering will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, February 13, 2026, at Wild Hogs Saloon in Walford.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

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Sam mcclurg

February 9, 2026

Sorry to hear Bob passed. I went to school with Bob from kindergarten to twelve grade. We have always been friends. So many stories can be told. Again so sorry to see him pass away. God bless his family! Sam McClurg

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