Robert Charles Walsh

WALSH, THOMANN, KRAUSE, SAYLOR, MYERS, MULLER

Posted By: Skipton
Date: 3/19/2011 at 17:09:31

WEST BRANCH, Iowa - Robert Charles Walsh, 73, West Branch, formerly of Riverside, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2011, at his home in West Branch following a courageous battle with cancer.

The Rev. Rich Adam will officiate the service.

Following the committal services at the cemetery, a time of food and fellowship will be held at St. Mary's Parish Center.

A memorial fund has been established at the funeral home in memory of Bob.

Mr. Walsh was born Feb. 4, 1938, in Riverside,the son of Bernard and Velma (Thomann) Walsh.

He was a 1956 graduate of St. Mary's High School.

He served with the United States Army from 1956-58, during the Korean era.

He married Joan Elaine Krause in San Jose, Calif. Nov. 23, 1963.

He was a farmer for 20 years south of Riverside on the family farm, then he worked in tech services at the University of Iowa. He was a member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church in Riverside.

He enjoyed gardening, farming, yard work, being in the outdoors and socializing with his VFW buddies, but most of all, he dearly loved to spend time with his family, especially the grandchildren.

He will be deeply missed by his wife, Joan of West Branch; his children, Kelly Walsh and husband, Jim Saylor of Tipton, Lori Walsh-Myers and husband, Mike of West Branch and Marvin Walsh and wife, Lisa; seven grandchildren, Joshua Walsh, Jake Myers, Sydney Myers, Jessica Myers, Max Myers, Robby Saylor and Summer Saylor; two brothers, Loren Walsh and wife, Willadean of Bartow, Fla. and Gary Walsh and wife, LeAnn of Riverside; a sister-in-law, Ann Walsh of Davenport and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Leonard Walsh and a sister, Marilyn Muller and her husband, Jack.