PRIMMER, Robert Dale 1921-2018

PRIMMER, TURNER, JONES, REBIK

Posted By: K. L. Kittleson
Date: 9/20/2018 at 09:41:32

Robert Dale Primmer

Funeral Service:
Friday, September 21, 2018
Parrott & Wood Chapel of Memories
965 Home Plaza
Waterloo, Iowa

Burial with Military Rites:
Following Funeral Service at
Garden of Memories
3669 Logan Avenue
Waterloo, Iowa

Robert Dale Primmer was born on August 9, 1921, in Mt. Auburn, Iowa, the son of Mont and Hazel (Turner) Primmer. He attended school in Mt. Auburn and graduated from LaPorte City High School.

On July 8, 1942, Bob was united in marriage to Frances Mabel Jones in Lancaster, Missouri. He proudly served his country in Long Beach, CA, France and Italy during World War II in the United States Air Force from July 15, 1942 – January 7, 1946.

After returning to civilian life, Bob worked for Rundel Oil Company delivering fuel oil, then for Waterloo Motor Supply, Fogdall RV delivering travel trailers, and for area car dealers delivering vehicles. He loved red miniature dachshunds having owned several during his lifetime. Bob enjoyed classic cars, used to drive stock cars and going salmon fishing up North.

In his younger years, he enjoyed camping and going to national hot air balloon rallies and festivals. Most of all, Bob will be remembered as a warm, kind and generous man who loved his family and friends dearly.

Robert passed away at the age of 97 years on Friday, September 14, 2018, at Bickford Cottage in Cedar Falls.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife, Frances; grandson, Robert Rebik; and two brothers, James (Lois) Primmer and Harold Primmer.

Robert is survived by a son, Dave (Connie) Primmer of Waterloo; a daughter, Sue Ellyn (Dr. James) Rebik of Arlington, Texas; four grandchildren: Dr. Kristen Rebik, Dr. Jon Rebik, Tina (Clayton) McDivitt and Tracey (David) Dunn; five great-grandchildren, Valarie Dunn, Vanessa Dunn, Olivia Dunn, Brooke Mooney and Chase McDivitt; nieces and nephews: Mel (Lynda) Primmer, Norman (Becky) Primmer and Diana (Perry) Robinson; and special friends, Jim Fogdall and Glenn Purdy.

Robert will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Memorials may be directed to the family for distribution to Bickford Cottage and UnityPoint Hospice.

SOURCE: Parrott & Wood Funeral Service website