Robert "Bob" J. Mickle (1926-2015)
MICKLE, DODDS, OLANDER, WARREN
Posted By: Mark Christian
Date: 2/10/2015 at 20:59:06
From Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care obituary, Ames, Story County, Iowa:
Robert "Bob" J. Mickle, age 88, died February 3, 2015 in Ames, Iowa. A celebration of life memorial service will be held 11:00 am Friday, February 13 at Christ Community Church, 5501 George Washington Carver in Ames. A visitation will be Thursday, February 12 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm at the Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care, 414 Lincoln Way, with a Masonic service to follow at 7:30.
Bob was born October 4, 1926 in Boone, Iowa to Leonard Arthur and Golden Odella (Dodds) Mickle. He attended Boone High School graduating in 1944. Bob married Evelyn Olander on June 30, 1948 in Boone. Bob served in the Navy during World War II serving in the South Pacific. The couple moved to Ames in 1963 when Bob transferred to the Ames office of Iowa Electric Light and Power. He changed jobs and was the Manager of the Ames Chamber of Commerce for 20 years retiring in 1985. Bob and Evie moved to Gainesville, Georgia returning to Ames in 1993 where he worked at Sears. Bob enjoyed spending time with his family, friends, the church and his affiliation with the Masonic organizations.
Bob was a Master Mason joining the Mt Olive Lodge in Boone in 1948. He transferred to the Arcadia Lodge in Ames. He was a 50 year member of the Scottish Rite Consistory of Des Moines. He was also an honorary member of the DeMolay Legion of Honor.
Bob is survived by his wife, Evelyn of Ames; daughter, Peg (Terry) Warren of Ames; daughter in law, Margot Mickle of Gainsville, Georgia; grandchildren, Billy Warren (Danielle Downs) of West Des Moines and Aaron Warren of Ames, Libby and Emily Mickle of Gainsville, Georgia.
Bob is preceded in death by a son, Thomas Richard Mickle in 2008.
Bob was a founding member of the Evangelical Free Church of Ames. Memorials may be directed to the Christ Community Church and will be used in youth ministry programs.
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