

Robert “Bob” Grimes, Sr. 73, of Davenport, formerly of Eldridge, passed away Sunday, (Father’s Day) June 20, 2010 at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House. He was surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer and heart disease. Memorial services will be at 2:00 PM Sunday, July 11, 2010 at Long Grove Christian Church, Long Grove, IA.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.rungemortuary.com.
Bob was born on April 15, 1937 in Ottumwa, IA, the son of Rex and Maxine (Pilcher) Grimes. He was united in marriage to Marjorie R. Salsberry on June 12, 1959 in Glenwood, MO.
He retired from Caterpillar Tractor Co. (Mount Joy) in 1987 after 20 years.
He enjoyed bowling in his younger years. He also loved fishing, old country music, and spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was a member of Citrus County Cruisers in Florida where he enjoyed driving and showing his 1954 Hudson Wasp.
Those left to celebrate his memory include his loving wife of 51 years, Marge; daughter, Cherri Grimes, Long Grove; daughters and sons-in-law, Kimmie and Dave Underwood, Long Grove and Patty and Chris Volz, Cincinnati, OH; son, Rob Grimes, Jr., Michigan;
four sisters, Connie Toopes, Bonnie Morrow, Susie Deitch, all of Ottumwa, and Kris Hoover, Wilton; ten grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews with special niece, Lisa.
He was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers.
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