Libby, Robert J.

Robert J. Libby, 91, of 1 Oaknoll Ct., died Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012, at his home. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 29, at First United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Barrie Tritle officiating. Burial, with military honors, will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Oakland Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, Aug. 28, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Lensing Funeral & Cremation Service, Iowa City, and at the church after 9:30 a.m. Wednesday.

Bob was born Dec. 25, 1920, in Valley Junction, Iowa, the son of Lyman “Lyle” and Maryanna Bigwood Libby. He was a graduate of Valley High School. Bob served in the U.S. Army Signal Corps in the South Pacific during World War II. On May 26, 1946 he married Betty Sandy in Carlisle, Iowa.

Bob and Betty moved to Iowa City in 1947. Bob was employed at Iowa State Bank & Trust for over 20 years as a savings counselor; before that he was a ticket agent with the Rock Island Railroad.

Bob was a member of First United Methodist Church and a 30-year member and past treasurer of the Iowa City Noon Lions Club. He volunteered with lifeline installation for Mercy Hospital and was a former treasurer with Friends of the Iowa City Public Library. Bob researched family genealogy and was a member of the American Legion.

Bob is survived by his loving wife, Betty; their two sons, Richard (Sandra) Libby of Clinton and Stephen (Sharon) Libby of Cedar Rapids; three grandchildren, Jeffrey, Dana and Joanne; six great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Evelyn Libby; and nieces and nephews.

Bob was preceded in death by his two brothers, Ellis (Carolyn) and Kenneth Libby; and one grandson, Matthew Libby.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to First United Methodist Church or the Iowa City Noon Lions Club.

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Published Aug. 27, 2012 in The Gazette