Robert Phillips (2017)

PHILLIPS, HERREN, SAPP, BANKS, RUGGLES, REVES, JENSEN, YOUMANS

Posted By: Shirley Keating (email)
Date: 11/8/2023 at 18:04:40

Des Moines Register
Des Moines, Iowa
Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Robert Phillips, De Soto

Bob, 83, after a long battle with cancer, passed away on October 15, 2017 at Mercy Hospice Johnston surrounded by his family.

Bob was born to Leslie and Lois (Herren) Phillips June 1, 1934 in Macksburg, Iowa. He graduated from Adel High School in 1952. He then went on to AIB where he graduated from Comptometer School. He enjoyed a 44 year career with Plumb Supply Company, where he retired as Vice President of Marketing. He loved interacting with his customers and had great friendships with them.

Bob married Cathy Sapp on January 21, 1989. He was a loving a devoted husband for 28 years. Bob felt very blessed to be surrounded by family, friends and those that cared for him. His loving heart, sense of humor and charisma made him a joy to be around.

He is survived by his loving wife, Cathy; his children, Randy (Pam), Greg (Cheryl), Doug (Carla), Kim (Monte) Banks, Melanie (Clint) Ruggles and Amber (Jon) Reves; 16 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; his siblings, Dorothy Jensen, Mary Lou Youmans and Tom (Laurel) Phillips; and many other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Dean Phillips and a great granddaughter, Kylie Jean Phillips.

A Celebration of Life Service will be at the Waukee Christian Church, 29043 T Ave., Waukee, Ia, Thursday, October 19, 2017 at 10:30 AM. Burial will follow at the Oakdale Cemetery in Adel, Ia. Visitation with the family present will be at the church on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 from 5-7pm.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Waukee Christian Church, 29043 T Ave., Waukee, Iowa