Robert J. 'Bob' Kacena

ROBERT J. "BOB" KACENA

Iowa City

Robert J. "Bob" Kacena, 90, of Iowa City, died Friday, Sept. 17, 2021, at Legacy Pointe in Iowa City.

While not a demonstrative man, in his final days he continued to show his sense of humor, asking if it was a "fair trade" when exchanging the holding of hands and reserving the chair by his bed for certain loved ones.

Bob is survived by his wife, Betty, of

69 years; son, Kevin Kacena of Iowa City; daughters, Pam Rockafellow of North Liberty, Sharon Lake (Bill) of Iowa City and Linda Seydel of Iowa City; grandchildren, Leigha Rios (Brad) of North Liberty, Ryan Rockafellow (Emily) of North Liberty, Kristene Lake (Nate) of Des Moines, Kelly Carlson (Chris) of Tiffin, Michelle Greve (Jason) of Coralville, Bob Lake (Daniella) of Swisher, Colton Seydel (Abby) of Solon and Anna Seydel (Nathan) of Kansas City, Mo.; nine great-grandchildren; and sister, Karen Diltz of Runnells, Iowa.

Bob was preceded in death by his two brothers, Jim and Stan Kacena.

A greeting is scheduled for family and friends from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 29, at The Kirkwood Room, 515 Kirkwood Ave., Iowa City (next to Lensing Funeral Service). Private inurnment will be in the Memory Gardens Mausoleum.

The family would like to thank the staff at Iowa City Hospice and Legacy Pointe who provided compassionate end-of-life care.

Instead of flowers and plants, the family suggests memorial contributions may be made to Iowa City Hospice or the Muscatine Animal Shelter on behalf of Bob's favorite grand-dog, Ginger.

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