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Robert Joseph Sweeney
ROBERT JOSEPH SWEENEY
Cedar Rapids
3/5-1949 - 1/7/2022
Bob passed away on Friday, Jan. 7, 2022, in his home, he was 72 years old. Born in Osage, Iowa, to Frank and Ruth (Kennedy) Sweeney.
He was preceded in death by his sisters, Agnes Ann (Sweeney) Stoddard and
Jeanette Marie (Sweeney) Jensen; and a brother, Edward Sweeney.
He has one surviving sister, Mary Jean (Sweeney) Wilson.
Bob served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam from 1968 to 1971 earning numerous accommodations, awards and Medals.
Bob had two stepsons, Scott and Steve Schmitz; and 10 nieces and nephews that he considered his children.
The family would like to give a special thank-you to Pub 217, Just Jules and many members of the community for always looking after Bobby.
A Celebration of Life will be held in the future.
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