Robert "Bob" Kenneth Marcus
September 9, 1930 — December 16, 2019
Robert “Bob” Kenneth Marcus, 89, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2019. Per Robert’s wishes, cremation has taken place and no services will be held.
Robert was born September 9, 1930, in Marion, Alabama, the son of John and Curtie (Gable) Marcus. He graduated from Marion Alabama Perry County High and Dunwoody Trade School in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Bob served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. On October 18, 1952, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, he was united in marriage to Mary Berndt. Bob was an engineer and employed by Rockwell for many years. He was a member of the Marion American Legion Post #298. Bob enjoyed fishing, wood working, and casinos. Robert was a true handy man; he even refurbished an old car from junkyard parts.
He is survived and lovingly remembered by his wife, Mary Marcus; daughter, Kathy (Carl) Zemanek of Spring City, Tennessee; grandchildren, Cy John Marcus and Samantha Marcus; and two great-grandchildren, Breana and Jacob.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents; son, Tom; brothers, Earl and John Marcus; and sister, Nora Fondren.
The family extends a special thank you to the staff of Unity Point Hospice.
Robert was born September 9, 1930, in Marion, Alabama, the son of John and Curtie (Gable) Marcus. He graduated from Marion Alabama Perry County High and Dunwoody Trade School in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Bob served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. On October 18, 1952, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, he was united in marriage to Mary Berndt. Bob was an engineer and employed by Rockwell for many years. He was a member of the Marion American Legion Post #298. Bob enjoyed fishing, wood working, and casinos. Robert was a true handy man; he even refurbished an old car from junkyard parts.
He is survived and lovingly remembered by his wife, Mary Marcus; daughter, Kathy (Carl) Zemanek of Spring City, Tennessee; grandchildren, Cy John Marcus and Samantha Marcus; and two great-grandchildren, Breana and Jacob.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents; son, Tom; brothers, Earl and John Marcus; and sister, Nora Fondren.
The family extends a special thank you to the staff of Unity Point Hospice.
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