Robert L. Stockham (1923-2019)

STOCKHAM, PETERSON, JARGO

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 3/25/2019 at 12:17:30

Robert L. "Bob" Stockham, 96, of Maquoketa, Iowa passed away on Thursday morning March 21, 2019 at his home.

A remembrance reception for family and friends will be held from 4 to 7 P.M. on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. A graveside service and burial with full military honors will be held at 10 A.M. Thursday, March 28, 2019, at Mount Hope Cemetery, Maquoketa.

Robert Lyall Stockham was born on January 11, 1923 in Maquoketa, Iowa to George Lyall "Punch" and Anna "Ruth " (Peterson) Stockham. He was a 1941 graduate of Maquoketa High School where he played football, basketball and wrestled. He also enjoyed playing ice hockey on Horseshoe Pond in Maquoketa. In 1943 he entered the military where he served his country honorably in the U.S. Army Co C 4th Engr Combat Bn. He was wounded twice in action earning two Purple Hearts and numerous decorations and citations. After being discharged in 1945 he returned back to Maquoketa, Iowa to work for the family business founded in 1894 by his grandfather Lee; G. L. Stockham and Son Construction Company. He had been a part of the business in one capacity or another from 1945 to present.

On July 21, 1946 he married Miriam Jane "Mim" Jargo in Maquoketa. To this union two children were born; Lynne and Dave.

"Bob" was a member of the Maquoketa VFW Post #3633 O'Connor-Regenwether, and a lifetime member of the Timber City American Legion Post #75. He was a 32nd deg Masonic Mason. He served on the Board of Directors of US Bank Maquoketa, IA. He was also a founding member of Maquoketa's Timber City Development. He was an avid fan of the Chicago Blackhawks and both professional and college football. He also enjoyed playing golf and boating with his friends. Throughout the years he and Mim enjoyed camping and traveling via motor home across the United States.

Those left to honor his memory include his children, Lynne (Olin) Quissell and Dave Stockham all of Maquoketa. Three grandchildren; Thad Stockham, Maquoketa; Dr. Abigail Stockham (Brandon Jacobson) of LaCrosse, WI and Ashley Stockham of Seattle, WA. And nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Miriam "Mim" on July 10, 2012 and his sister Blanche Stockham Nanini Freytag.

Bob's family extends heartfelt thank yous to his caregivers who became friends; Tiffany Scotton, Jaimaca Rayburn, Dale Felderman, Macie Mulvania, Paige and Missie Johnson and grandson Thad Stockham. Also to the family of Amy (Dave) Johnson Dec. 2018 friend, confidant and caregiver to both Bob and Mim since 2011.

In lieu of flowers, a Robert L. "Bob" Stockham memorial fund has been established or memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.

Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon