Robert P. Eilers (1928-2019)

EILERS, ZIMMERMAN, DAVIDSON

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 7/12/2019 at 18:21:50

Robert P. Eilers, age 90, died Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at his home from natural causes. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Surviving are 3 children, Phil (Kim) Eilers, Anamosa, Becky Brown, Springville, Galen (Sue) Eilers, Janesville, 2 daughters-in-law, Diann Eilers La Porte City, and Mary Eilers, Anamosa, 13 Grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, 3 siblings, Ed (Janice) Anamosa, Galen, Walker, Johan (John) Schneiter, Marion, He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Donna in 2014 and 2 sons Paul Thomas and John a son-in-law, Steve Brown.
Robert Eilers was born August 7, 1928 at Langworthy, Iowa. He was the son of Paul and Johanna Zimmerman, Eilers. Bob received his education in the Langworthy Schools. He then worked as a farm hand and a feed truck driver. Robert P. Eilers married Donna Dolores Davidson on January 18, 1947 in Anamosa, Iowa. Bob worked for the Jones County Road Department for 35 years before retiring. Bob and Dolores travel extensively in retirement through many cruise's and trips, including Alaska and Australia. Bob loved being out in nature. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, hunting mushrooms and his multiple daily drives to Wapsi State Park and to Central Park.
The Goettsch Funeral Home, Anamosa is assisting the family. Thoughts, Memories and Condolences may be left at goettschonline.com. In lieu of flowers make memorials to a charity of your choice.