Shannon, Robert James (1950-2011)
SHANNON, MATTHEWS, ZEIGLER, KIRBY, MICHELSON, PIGMAN, GRAVES
Posted By: Paul Nagy (email)
Date: 4/16/2011 at 15:37:11
Robert James Shannon
January 02, 1950 - April 10, 2011
Alta, IowaRobert Shannon, age 61, of Alta, Iowa, died Sunday, April 10, 2011, at his home in Alta.
Robert James was born January 2, 1950, in Storm Lake, Iowa, to Harold and Laura Mae (Matthews) Shannon. Growing up, he attended school in Storm Lake and later enlisted in the United States Army. Robert was stationed in Korea during the Vietnam War where he served his country until he was honorably discharged.
In 1995, Robert married Esther Zeigler. They lived in Hanover.
Robert was an active member of the Quarter House Association and the Alta VFW Post #6172. He had a passion for horses and other livestock and enjoyed trail riding and being a part of the Saddle Club. In Robert’s free time he liked to go to area auctions and sales. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Those left to cherish his memory include his children: Robert (fiancé Samantha) Shannon, of Urbandale, Iowa, Michael (Nora) Shannon, of Nemaha, Iowa, Wendy (Dale) Kirby, of Pleasantville, Iowa, Sheila Michelson, of Swea City, Iowa, Rob Pigman, of Swaledale, Iowa, and Allan Zeigler, of Woden, Iowa; his grandchildren: Mariah Ann, Laci Anne, Zakeriah, David, Roman, Anthony, James, Kyle, and McKenzie; his brothers: Paul (Ina Rae) Shannon, of Alta, Iowa, and David (Carolyn) Shannon, of Storm Lake, Iowa; and his sister, Susan Shannon-Graves, of Storm Lake, Iowa, as well as extended family and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Esther, in 2000 and his parents.
Visitation: 4-8:00 p.m. April 13, 2011, at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake, Iowa.
Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. April 14, 2011, at the United Methodist Churh in Storm Lake, Iowa.
Interment: April 14, 2011, at the Buena Vista Memorial Park Cemetery in Storm Lake, Iowa.Copyright © 2011, Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home
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