Leatherman, Robert L. – 1932-2010

JOHNSON, LAIR, LEATHERMAN, MILLER, SCHWARTS

Posted By: JCGS Volunteer
Date: 5/15/2010 at 13:14:37

Robert L. Leatherman, the son of Gerald E. and Alcy Louise Miller (Lair) Leatherman, was born Dec. 31, 1932, in Newton, Iowa. Bob graduated from Newton Senior High School in 1952. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict from 1952-1956. Bob worked as a welder for Winpower and at Farm Hand in Grinnell.
On July 2, 1971, Bob was united in marriage with Dorothy Johnson at the Izaak Walton League in Newton. Bob enjoyed helping others and was involved in many volunteer projects. He was a life member of the V.F.W. Newton Post #1655, the U.A.W. Local #997 retirees union of which he held leadership roles, was a past member of the Izaak Walton League and a former little league coach. He enjoyed his family, fishing and the outdoors.
Bob died on Friday, May 7, 2010, at the Iowa Veteran’s Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. He was 77 years old. Bob was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Dorothy; and his brother, Eugene. Those left to honor Bob’s memory include his son, Rick (Lisa) Leatherman of Van Horne, Iowa; his step-son, Carl “Sonny” Johnson; his step-daughter, Lucille Schwarts; six grandchildren; several great grandchildren; and his brother, David Leatherman of Redondo Beach, Calif.
A funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 11, at Pence-Reese Funeral Home in Newton. The family will greet friends from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials in Bob’s name may be left at the funeral home.
Source: Newton Daily News; Monday, May 10, 2010