Robert Oliver Newman (1919-2011)

NEWMAN, GFELLER, GREEN, TAYLOR, SEVERSON, RICHARDSON

Posted By: Mark Christian
Date: 8/5/2012 at 20:10:34

From Adams & Soderstrum Funeral Home obituary, Story County, Iowa:

Robert Newman

June 8, 1919 - April 25, 2011
Sun City, Arizona

Robert Oliver Newman of Sun City, AZ, passed away on April 27, 2011, at the age of 91.

He was born June 8, 1919, in Slater, Iowa to Oliver & Mae Newman. He was married to Darlene Gfeller of Alleman, Iowa, on April 20, 1941, and recently celebrated 70 happy years of marriage to his loving wife. Bob learned to fly as a teenager and, during WWII, served in the Army Air Corps as a flight instructor for Women Air Service Pilots (WASP). Aviation continued to play a large role in Bob’s life. He was engaged in aircraft sales, taught flying lessons, and shared ownership of a private plane. He served as pilot for the Iowa State Highway Commission in the 1960’s-70’s. During his lifetime, he also farmed near Slater, Iowa, was a cattle feed salesman for Nutrena Mills in Nebraska, owned a truck stop restaurant in Omaha, served as General Manager of a country club in Kansas City, and owned an Ace Hardware store in Chillicothe, Missouri. Prior to retiring, Bob enjoyed his position as Vice President of South Story Bank and Trust in Huxley, Iowa.

Bob enjoyed golfing, camping, hunting, fishing, playing cards, telling Ole and Lena jokes, and having “Happy Hour” with his friends and family. Besides being the handyman in the family, he was known for his outgoing and friendly nature, his sense of humor, and his love of telling stories. Bob was dearly loved by his family and made friends wherever he went.

Bob is survived by his wife, Darlene, brother Jerry Newman (Phillis), sister Marilyn Green (John), daughters Pam Taylor (Bob) and Shari Severson (Al), grandchildren Dan Taylor (Amy), Barry Taylor (Lorri), Shelly Richardson (Todd), Jeff Severson, Jason Severson (Diane), and 12 adoring great-grandchildren. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews and many friends.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Slater, Iowa. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Talking Book Library, 1030 N. 32nd St., Phoenix, AZ 85008.

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