SMITH, Robert L. 1959-2020
SMITH, EGNER, DAVIS
Posted By: K. L. Kittleson
Date: 6/28/2020 at 08:09:56
Robert L. “Bob” Smith, 61, of Cedar Falls and formerly of Waterloo, died Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at the Cedar Valley Hospice Home.
Bob was born February 12, 1959 in Waterloo, the son of Lyle and Connie (Davis) Smith.
He attended Harry J. Krieg Elementary, Logan Jr. High, and graduated from Waterloo East High School with the class of 1977. He went on to receive his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1988 and his Master of Arts degree in Middle School mathematics in 1998, both from the University of Northern Iowa.
Bob married Linda Louise Egner on September 23, 1978 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Waterloo.
He taught math over the years at Longfellow Elementary, Logan Middle School, Elk Run Elementary, West Middle School, and retired from Central Middle School on April 5, 2015. Bob coached football, wrestling, and track & field at numerous local schools.
He was a member of the Eagles Club, Waterloo Education Association, Iowa Education Association, National Education Association, University of Northern Iowa Alumni Association, and had been nominated several times for the Gold Star Award for Outstanding Teaching. He was a drummer in various classic rock bands in the area.
Bob is survived by his wife, Linda Smith of Cedar Falls; son, Zach (Lindsey) Smith of Waterloo; daughter, Steffoni (Nathan) Schmidt of Cedar Falls; three grandsons, Hayden Smith, David Schmidt and Jacob Schmidt; and a sister, Diana (Jim) Kacher of Waterloo.
He is preceded in death by his parents and a sister.
Bob loved playing and listening to music; a love he instilled in his children. He enjoyed boating and spending time on the river, fishing, cars, and Iowa Hawkeye Football & Wrestling and Panther Wrestling. He loved his family. His children and grandsons meant everything to him. Bob would travel all over the state to watch his children's wrestling and volleyball tournaments when they were younger.
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Services:
Thursday, June 25, 2020 at Locke Funeral HomeCemetery:
Garden of Memories CemeterySOURCE: Locke funeral home
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