Robert J. "Bob" Harrington
November 3, 1942 — September 20, 2011
Robert J. “Bob” Harrington, 68, of Cedar Rapids, died Tuesday, September 20, 2011, at his home following a long illness. Funeral Mass: 9:00 a.m. Friday, September 23, 2011, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church by Father Christopher Podhajsky. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Thursday at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Marion where a vigil service will begin at 6:00 p.m. There will also be visitation on Friday one hour before the service at the church. Burial: Campbell Cemetery, Bertram, Iowa.
Survivors include his wife, of 43, years, Nancy; six children, Debra Moen-Larson of Alabama, Denise Moen of Cedar Rapids, Darwin (Maria) Moen of Michigan, Dan Moen of Cedar Rapids, Dianne (Dave) Lerch of Martelle, and Duane Harrington of Cedar Rapids; grandchildren, Sean (Amanda) Larson, Casey (Lindsey) Larson, Katie and Cameron Jones, Frank and Nick Moen, Melissa and DJ Moen, Ashley (Steve) Brickley, and Reilly Harrington; three great-grandchildren; his sister, Marilyn (Larry) Aspleaf of Cedar Rapids; sister-in-law, Carol Harrington of Cedar Rapids; half-sister, Kathleen Farkas of Alaska; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Jerry.
Bob was born November 3, 1942, in Ryan, Iowa, to Gerald and Rosalyn (Hughes) Harrington. He grew up in Cedar Rapids and graduated from Regis High School. He was a letter carrier for 35 years until his retirement in 2001. He also was the owner/operator of Nancy’s Country Inn for 10 years, where he was affectionately known as “Taco Bob”. Bob was a lifelong member of Immaculate Conception Church. He was also a member of Knights of Columbus No. 909 and the SaPaDaPaSo. He loved the Green Bay Packers, Chicago Cubs, Iowa Hawkeyes and NASCAR racing.
Bob was a simple man with simple pleasures. His greatest pleasures were his family, sitting on the deck watching the birds at home on Berry Road, and having beers in the basement. He will be remembered for his quick wit, and sometimes relentless teasing.
A special thank-you to Dr. Warren and the nurses in the oncology department at St. Luke’s Hospital.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to: Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids, SaPaDaPaSo, or the American Cancer Society.
Survivors include his wife, of 43, years, Nancy; six children, Debra Moen-Larson of Alabama, Denise Moen of Cedar Rapids, Darwin (Maria) Moen of Michigan, Dan Moen of Cedar Rapids, Dianne (Dave) Lerch of Martelle, and Duane Harrington of Cedar Rapids; grandchildren, Sean (Amanda) Larson, Casey (Lindsey) Larson, Katie and Cameron Jones, Frank and Nick Moen, Melissa and DJ Moen, Ashley (Steve) Brickley, and Reilly Harrington; three great-grandchildren; his sister, Marilyn (Larry) Aspleaf of Cedar Rapids; sister-in-law, Carol Harrington of Cedar Rapids; half-sister, Kathleen Farkas of Alaska; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Jerry.
Bob was born November 3, 1942, in Ryan, Iowa, to Gerald and Rosalyn (Hughes) Harrington. He grew up in Cedar Rapids and graduated from Regis High School. He was a letter carrier for 35 years until his retirement in 2001. He also was the owner/operator of Nancy’s Country Inn for 10 years, where he was affectionately known as “Taco Bob”. Bob was a lifelong member of Immaculate Conception Church. He was also a member of Knights of Columbus No. 909 and the SaPaDaPaSo. He loved the Green Bay Packers, Chicago Cubs, Iowa Hawkeyes and NASCAR racing.
Bob was a simple man with simple pleasures. His greatest pleasures were his family, sitting on the deck watching the birds at home on Berry Road, and having beers in the basement. He will be remembered for his quick wit, and sometimes relentless teasing.
A special thank-you to Dr. Warren and the nurses in the oncology department at St. Luke’s Hospital.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to: Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids, SaPaDaPaSo, or the American Cancer Society.
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