Robert C. Myers

MYERS, MEDALEN, STROUD

Posted By: Tara (email)
Date: 1/17/2013 at 10:21:34

Robert C. Myers, 89, of Tiffin died Sunday, January 13, 2013 at Briarwood Care Center in Iowa City.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at Christ The King Lutheran Church, where a visitation will be from 10:00-12:00 Tuesday. Burial will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery in Coralville. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Christ The King Lutheran Church, Iowa City Hospice, and Briarwood Care Center.
Robert was born October 17, 1923 in Iowa City, Iowa to Albert and Mary Myers. He was a graduate of City High School in 1942. Following graduation, Robert attended a trade school in Des Moines where he studied aviation mechanics. He served his country in the United States Air Corp from 1942-1946. On January 16, 1954, Robert married LouAnn Medalen in Iowa City.
Robert started his career in Cedar Rapids working for Wilson’s Meatpacking Company. He later worked for the Iowa Veterans Hospital for 35 years before his retirement in 1984. He was a member of Christ The King Lutheran Church, NARFE, The American Legion, and was active with the Boy Scouts. He helped start the Babe Ruth League and Little League Baseball programs in Coralville. Robert enjoyed working in the garden and spending time with his family.
Robert is survived by his wife, LouAnn, 1 Son; Mark (Deb) Myers, 1 grandson; Charles Myers, 2 step grandchildren; Jessica Stroud, and Nick (Lisa) Stroud and 1 great grandchild; Ruby Myers.
Robert is preceded in death by his parents, his 2 sons; Christopher Myers, and David Myers.