Anderson, Robert Roy

Robert Roy Anderson

Robert Roy Anderson, 77, of Cedar Rapids, made his transition to Heaven on Jan. 7, 2012. Private graveside services will be held on Friday, Jan. 13, at Pecatonica Cemetery in Pecatonica, Ill. Cedar Memorial's certified celebrant, Julie Freese, will officiate. Local arrangements by Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home.

Surviving are his children, Lynette Petersen and husband Brian of North Liberty, Dervan Anderson and wife Patricia of St. Peters, Mo., and Kristin Thompson and husband Steven of Naperville, Ill.; and his grandchildren, Erik Thompson, Rachel Anderson, Nathanial Petersen, Connor Thompson, Andrew Thompson, Mikaela Thompson, Leah Anderson and Danielle Petersen.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Bob was born July 5, 1934, in Pecatonica, Ill., the son of Roy A. and Nora B. (Ihne) Anderson. He served his country honorably in the United States Navy as a radar operator. He graduated with a master's degree in electrical engineering from the University of Illinois. He married Sandra Ann Caywood on Jan. 31, 1960. They were later divorced and she preceded him in death on Jan. 4, 1998. He worked as an electrical engineer at Rockwell Collins from 1960 to 1991.

Bob enjoyed photography, bowling, the Chicago Bears, all types of electronics and jet aircraft. Above all, his greatest enjoyment were his eight beloved grandchildren.

Memorial donations in Bob's honor may be made to the American Diabetes Association.

Please leave a message, tribute or memory to Bob's family on the webpage,  under Obituaries.

Published Jan. 9, 2012, in The Gazette