Robert G. Risk
June 29, 1926 — October 16, 2013
Robert G. Risk, 87, of Marion, died Wednesday, October 16, 2013, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 23, 2013, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion. The family will greet friends from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 22, 2013, at the funeral home. Burial: Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Cedar Rapids.
He is survived by Betty Risk; his children, Tonya (Bob) Messenger, Rick (Dorie) Risk, and Jeff Risk all of Arizona, and Cheryl (Mike) Hickle of Marion, Lisa Risk of Cedar Rapids, and Charles Risk of Cedar Rapids; 14 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; niece, Sali; great-nephew, Shane; and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Shirley; and his loving son, Mike.
Robert was born June 29, 1926, in Sioux City, the son of Charles A. and Mabel (Abdouch) Risk. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during WWII. Robert was an avid sports fan and especially enjoyed watching the Hawkeyes and the Cubs with his friends and his years coaching little league. He enjoyed watching soaps on TV, walking, and having breakfast at Hy-Vee.
He is survived by Betty Risk; his children, Tonya (Bob) Messenger, Rick (Dorie) Risk, and Jeff Risk all of Arizona, and Cheryl (Mike) Hickle of Marion, Lisa Risk of Cedar Rapids, and Charles Risk of Cedar Rapids; 14 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; niece, Sali; great-nephew, Shane; and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Shirley; and his loving son, Mike.
Robert was born June 29, 1926, in Sioux City, the son of Charles A. and Mabel (Abdouch) Risk. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during WWII. Robert was an avid sports fan and especially enjoyed watching the Hawkeyes and the Cubs with his friends and his years coaching little league. He enjoyed watching soaps on TV, walking, and having breakfast at Hy-Vee.
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