BONORDEN, Robert G. 1935-2020

BONORDEN, PEYTON, FRYE, FULLER, ENGLAND

Posted By: K.L. Kittleson
Date: 1/29/2020 at 20:07:56

Robert G. Bonorden, 84, of Cedar Falls, died Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at his home in Cedar Falls.

He was born May 29, 1935 in Jesup, Iowa, the son of Irvin & Leatha (Fuller) Bonorden. He married Bonnie England and they later divorced. He married Irene Peyton Frye on September 28, 1974 in Cedar Falls.

Robert served in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict. Robert worked at Titus Manufacturing for 22 years, John Deere for 8 years, Rider Truck and then as a Wonder Bread-Transport Driver for 8 years, retiring in 1999. He was a member of the American Legion, Past Post Commander of Cedar Falls AMVETS Post 49 and also a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Waterloo. Robert loved to read and watch TV, but above all else, he loved spending time with his grandchildren. He was a long time resident of Cedar Falls and was a Safety Patrol Officer for Cedar River Boat Control.

Survivors include his wife, Irene, of Cedar Falls; two sons, Michael Bonorden and Scott (Tina) Bonorden, both of Cedar Falls; three stepsons, Scott (Rosie) Frye and David (Debra) Frye, both of Cedar Falls and Mark (Rebecca) Frye of O’Fallon, Missouri; two stepdaughters, Raynette (Jim) Wright of West Des Moines and Patti Jo (Mike) Mooers of Queen Creek, Arizona; 12 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and his sister, Grace McKinney of Janesville, Iowa.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, his stepfather, Roy Harper and his brother in law, Ray McKinney.

Services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, February 3, 2020 at Dahl-Van Hove-Schoof Funeral Home. Burial will be at Cedar Valley Memorial Gardens with Military Honors conducted by Cedar Falls AMVETS Post 49.

Visitation will be from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. Sunday and one hour prior to service time Monday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers/plants, memorials may be directed the Cedar Falls AMVETS Post 49.

Online condolences may be left at www.DahlFuneralHome.com.

SOURCE: Dahl-Van Hove-Schoof funeral home