Robert V. Mead
August 6, 1929 — March 22, 2007
Robert V. Mead, 77, of Cedar Rapids, died peacefully Thursday March 22, 2007 after a long illness. A graveside service will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 29, 2007, at Oak Shade Cemetery in Marion followed by a memorial service at 11:00 a.m. at 1st Presbyterian Church in Marion by the Rev. Howard Chapman. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 28th at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Marion.
Robert is survived by his three children, Melanie Mead of Cedar Rapids, Tom and Micki Telgenhoff of Marion and Bob Mead of Denver Colorado. His sister Shirley Dettman and husband Mel of Cedar Rapids, five Grandchildren, Kris McCue of Phoenix, Tom Jr., Jennifer, Kari, and Bryan Telgenhoff of Marion and 3 great-grandchildren Luke, Ellie, and Lanie Telgenhoff of Marion. He is also survived by his dear friend of over 50 years Jack Mulligan, his brother-in-law Dick Gravenhorst and sister-in-law Mary Mead.
He was preceded in death by his wife Sherry, parents Joseph and Helen Mead, a brother Joseph Mead Jr., a sister Sally Gravenhorst, and granddaughter Hilary McCue.
Robert was born August 6, 1929 in Nebraska City, Nebraska. His family moved to Cedar Rapids where he attended Cedar Rapids Schools, graduating from McKinley High School in 1947. He attended Coe College and graduated in 1951 with a degree in Business. He married the love of his life, Sherry Peyton on September 2, 1955. Bob worked for Rockwell International for over 30 years in various marketing and administrative functions, retiring in 1985.
He enjoyed a round of golf, and a game of bridge, his beloved Kohawks, and making furniture. He spent endless hours in his garage making beautiful, hand crafted furniture for his family. But music was his real passion and he expressed that through his many years of singing in his church choir and performing with the Cedar Rapids Concert Choral. No one will ever forget the sound of his beautiful voice.
Robert was a loving and faithful husband, adoring father and grandfather and a true and loyal friend. Though our hearts ache today, we are comforted to know he now sings with the angels. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Alzheimer?s Association of East Central Iowa, 1570 42nd St. NE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52402.
Robert is survived by his three children, Melanie Mead of Cedar Rapids, Tom and Micki Telgenhoff of Marion and Bob Mead of Denver Colorado. His sister Shirley Dettman and husband Mel of Cedar Rapids, five Grandchildren, Kris McCue of Phoenix, Tom Jr., Jennifer, Kari, and Bryan Telgenhoff of Marion and 3 great-grandchildren Luke, Ellie, and Lanie Telgenhoff of Marion. He is also survived by his dear friend of over 50 years Jack Mulligan, his brother-in-law Dick Gravenhorst and sister-in-law Mary Mead.
He was preceded in death by his wife Sherry, parents Joseph and Helen Mead, a brother Joseph Mead Jr., a sister Sally Gravenhorst, and granddaughter Hilary McCue.
Robert was born August 6, 1929 in Nebraska City, Nebraska. His family moved to Cedar Rapids where he attended Cedar Rapids Schools, graduating from McKinley High School in 1947. He attended Coe College and graduated in 1951 with a degree in Business. He married the love of his life, Sherry Peyton on September 2, 1955. Bob worked for Rockwell International for over 30 years in various marketing and administrative functions, retiring in 1985.
He enjoyed a round of golf, and a game of bridge, his beloved Kohawks, and making furniture. He spent endless hours in his garage making beautiful, hand crafted furniture for his family. But music was his real passion and he expressed that through his many years of singing in his church choir and performing with the Cedar Rapids Concert Choral. No one will ever forget the sound of his beautiful voice.
Robert was a loving and faithful husband, adoring father and grandfather and a true and loyal friend. Though our hearts ache today, we are comforted to know he now sings with the angels. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Alzheimer?s Association of East Central Iowa, 1570 42nd St. NE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52402.
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