DESTIVAL, Robert Louis 1919-2014

DESTIVAL, PADGET, HOFFMAN

Posted By: K. L. Kittleson
Date: 11/11/2015 at 16:55:26

Robert “Bob” Louis Destival

December 25, 1919 - December 13, 2014

Robert “Bob” Louis Destival was born in Oelwein, Iowa, on December 25, 1919, son of Victor and Alma (Hoffman) Destival. He was a graduate of Hazleton High School and entered the United States Army in World War II serving from 1941–1945.

He was married to Jean Padget and they had two children together. Jean passed away in 1982. Bob worked for Rath Packing as a Foreman retiring after 41 years. He met Velva Butts and the two married on August 13, 1983 at Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Waterloo. Bob enjoyed golfing (with a lifetime achievement of 3 holes-in-one), baseball, hunting, fishing and bowling (scoring one perfect 300 point game) and was a lifelong fan of the New York Yankees. He was also a member of Waterloo AmVets Post 19.

Bob passed away at Friendship Village Retirement Center in Waterloo on Saturday, 12/13/14 at the age of 94 years – he would have celebrated his 95th birthday on Christmas Day!

He is survived by his wife, Velva; son, James Destival of Pinehurst, NC; daughter, Vicky (Jerome) Haggerty of Savannah, GA; a step-son, Roger (Cyndy) Butts of Traer; two step-daughters: Karen (Dennis) Mann of West Des Moines, and Kaye (Larry) Smith of Ankeny; a sister, Roberta Bishop of Manitowoc, WI; four grandchildren: Shauna (Philip) Kucera, Ryan (Mabel) Haggerty, Meghan (Michael) Murphy and Nancy Destival; six step-grandchildren: Terri (Scott Shields) Flynn, Michael (Alicia) Mann, Thomas (Cindy) Gurwell, Randall (Nyla) Gurwell, Heather (Ryan) Brubaker, and Meredith (Thad) Espenscheid; 4 great-grandchildren; and 13 step great-grandchildren.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Jean; and two sisters, Elaine Steven and Norma Destival. Bob will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Memorials may be directed to your choice of:
American Heart Association,
Regional Office
1035 N. Center Point Road Suite B
Hiawatha, IA 52233

Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences Enrichment Fund
University of Iowa Foundation
Levitt Center for University Advancement
1 West Park Road
Iowa City, Iowa 52244

Division of Hematology, Oncology, and Blood and Marrow Transplantation
University of Iowa Foundation
Levitt Center for University Advancement
1 West Park Road
Iowa City, Iowa 52244
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Funeral:
Monday, January 5, 2015
Parrott & Wood Chapel of Memories
965 Home Plaza
Waterloo, IA 50701

Luncheon:
Monday, January 5, 2015 Following Services
Friendship Village
600 Park Lane
Waterloo, IA 50702

Military Rites :
AmVets Post 19 – Waterloo
AmVets Post 31 – Evansdale
United States Army Military Honor Detail

Source: Parrott & Wood funeral home

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