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Robert Marvin Depew

1939 - 2021

Robert Marvin Depew obituary, 1939-2021, Council Bluffs, IA

BORN

1939

DIED

2021

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Council Bluffs, Iowa

Robert Depew Obituary

Robert Marvin Depew, age 81, passed away on January 2, 2021 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He was born in Marshalltown, Iowa on September 4, 1939 to the late Marvin and Carolyn (Shadden) Depew. Robert graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1957 and then proudly served in the US Airforce from 1961 to 1965. After his honorable discharge, he was a technician for Sears until his retirement in 1998. He was an active member of First Christian Church since 1968. Robert is survived by his wife, Luanne; daughters, Faith (Kirk) Koenig, Rachele (Kelly) Ehmcke, Dianne (Bill) Wilson; brother, Ronald (Ranae) Depew; seven grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends. Memorial service is Saturday, January 16, 2021, 2:00 p.m., at the Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home. He was interred in Ridgewood Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Northwest Christian Church.
Published by The Daily Nonpareil on Jan. 13, 2021.

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Chris Jensen

January 16, 2021

Sending our condolences .
Chris & Evelyn Jensen

Stephanie Knoble

January 16, 2021

So sorry for your loss, with deepest sympathy.

Eric L Rodenburg

January 15, 2021

Bob always had the same happy disposition whether he was working at Sears or helping with the youth at First Christian. He will be remembered and missed dearly. Love and prayers for his family.

JOHN MCELDERRY

January 14, 2021

Bob will be missed. I have enjoyed talking to him about appliances, how to fix things, and his vast knowledge of the bible.

Karen Shaw

January 13, 2021

So sorry for your loss he will be missed

Larry Hubbard

January 13, 2021

Always enjoyed seeing and goofing with you at Sears, Rest In Peace my friend

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