Robert B. Cox 1930-2017
COX, BAKER, HARTMAN, SCHLOTTER, WESELY, BUCHAN, SMITH, HOLCOMB
Posted By: Volunteer - Rich Lowe
Date: 3/29/2017 at 07:42:36
Robert B. Cox age 87, from Keosauqua, passed away March 15, 2017, at Keosauqua Health Care Center.
His body will be cremated and a memorial Service and burial will be at a later date.
Robert was born January 21, 1930, to Richard and Clara (Baker) Cox at Fairfield Hospital.
He married Jean Hartman of Fairfield. To this marriage, they had three children, Deborah, Karen and Steven. Jean and Robert later divorced and he married Sharon Schlotter on March 13, 1976, and adopted a son, Eric.
Robert graduated from Fairfield High School Class 1947. He attended University of Colorado for two years majoring in institute of organization management, Iowa State University for one year majoring in engineering and business management, General Motors Sales Institute and Iowa Law Enforcement Academy studying communication management and operator instructor.
Robert served four years in the U.S. Airforce from 1951-1954 as a photographer, script writer, electronics technician and public information officer.
Robert was partner of C & O Motors in Fairfield for five years. He was a member of Fairfield ElkS Club and past Exalted Ruler. Robert became a manger of Fairfield Chamber of Commerce and secretary of Fairfield Industrial Development Corp. He served for several years as Director of Jefferson County Civil Defense, developed and served as Chief of Jefferson County Police and Sheriff Reserves. Robert became very involved state wide in the development of high band radios for public safety and 911 emergency systems. He developed and managed 911 system in Pottawattamie and Council Bluffs, IA, for five years, developed a 911 system in Sioux Falls, SD, and served as director in this capacity for 15 years before retirement. Robert received Outstanding Citizen Award from Iowa Chamber of Commerce and Certificate of Appreciation Pottawattamie County Fire Chiefs, Council Bluffs, Iowa Police and Sheriff Department from the City of Fairfield, IA, and Minnehaha County Fire Chiefs.
In 2001 he moved to Roberts Park in Keosauqua, IA, and developed Cedar Hills Antiques before he completely retired.
Robert is survived by his wife, Sharon Cox of Keosauqua, IA; four children, Deborah Wesely of Omaha, NE, Steven (Sara) Cox of Springfield, MO, Karen (Tim) Buchan of Omaha, NE, and Eric (Deb) Cox of Fairmont, MN; four grandchildren, Jason (Renee) Wesely, Justin (Pam) Smith, Julie Wesely and Nick Buchan; four great-grandchildren; one sister, Myrna (Jim) Holcomb; and mother-in-law, Marilyn Schlotter.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Clara Cox; father-in-law, Robert Schlotter.
Source: Van Buren County Register, Keosauqua, IA, 23 Mar. 2017
Van Buren Obituaries maintained by Rich Lowe.
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