Matthews, Charles Robert "Bob" 1913-2012

MATTHEWS, HENNING, TRUSLER, KREKOW, ISAACSON

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Date: 10/20/2012 at 10:18:08

Charles Robert 'Bob' Matthews
Created: Thursday, October 18, 2012 2:07 p.m.

Charles Robert “Bob” Matthews was born Feb. 18, 1913, in Des Moines, Iowa, (Polk County) to Frederick Benjamin and Elizabeth (Henning) Matthews. Bob graduated from North High School in Des Moines.

He married Janet Elizabeth Trusler July 3, 1938, in Des Moines, Iowa. Two sons and two daughters were born to them: Barbara (Edwin) Krekow, Robert E. Matthews (Marilyn), James D. Matthews (Mary), and Mary (Roland) Isaacson. They have 12 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. They lived on their family farm north of Ira until moving to Newton in their later years; then he resided with Max Butler until moving into the Baxter Health Care Center where he and Janet shared a room.

Bob was preceded in death by his father, mother and brother, John, and sister, Elizabeth Naomi Mathews. He leaves his wife, Janet; his four children; 12 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Bob was active in the Ira Methodist church teaching Sunday school and leading the youth group for several years. He served on the board of Jasper Mutual Insurance Company, was a member of the Farm Bureau and served on the school board of the Independence Township. He attended night school classes offered at Mingo High School.

The family requests no flowers. Memorials may be made to the Skiff Medical Center in Newton or to Teen Challenge of the Midlands in Colfax, Iowa. The Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory is handling the arrangements. A private family service will be held. ~ The Newton (IA) Daily News.
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Charles Robert "Bob" Matthews
February 18, 1913 - October 16, 2012
Baxter, Iowa

A private family service is being held.

Charles Robert Matthews (Bob) was born February 18, 1913 in Des Moines, IA (Polk County) to Frederick Benjamin and Elizabeth (Henning) Matthews. Bob graduated from North High School in Des Moines. He married Janet Elizabeth Trusler July 3, 1938 in Des Moines, IA. Two sons and two daughters were born to them: Barbara (Edwin) Krekow, Robert E. Matthews (Marilyn), James D. Matthews (Mary), and Mary (Roland) Isaacson. They have twelve grandchildren and many great grandchildren. They lived on their family farm north of Ira until moving to Newton in their later years; then he resided with Max Butler until moving into the Baxter Health Care Center where he and Janet shared a room. Bob was preceded in death by his father, mother and brother, John and sister, Elizabeth Naomi Mathews. He leaves his wife, Janet, his four children, twelve grandchildren and many great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Bob was active in the Ira Methodist church teaching Sunday school and leading the youth group for several years. He served on the board of Jasper Mutual Insurance Company, was a member of the Farm Bureau and served on the school board of the Independence Township. He attended night school classes offered at Mingo High School. The family requests no flowers. Memorials may be made to the Skiff Medical Center in Newton or to Teen Challenge of the Midlands in Colfax, Iowa. ~ The Wallace Family Funeral Home Website, Newton, Iowa.