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Risk, Robert G.
Robert G. Risk, 87, of Marion, died Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013, at St. Luke's Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion. The family will greet friends from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22, at the funeral home. Burial: Mount Calvary Cemetery, Cedar Rapids.
He is survived by Betty Risk; his children, Tonya (Bob) Messenger, Rick (Dorie) Risk and Jeff Risk, all of Arizona, Cheryl (Mike) Hickle of Marion, Lisa Risk of Cedar Rapids and Charles Risk of Cedar Rapids; 14 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; niece, Sali; great-nephew, Shane; and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Shirley; and his loving son, Mike.
Robert was born June 29, 1926, in Sioux City, the son of Charles A. and Mabel (Abdouch) Risk. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during World War II. Robert was an avid sports fan and especially enjoyed watching the Hawkeyes and the Cubs with his friends and his years coaching Little League. He enjoyed watching soaps on TV, walking, and having breakfast at Hy-Vee.
Please sign the online guest book for Robert at www.murdochfuneralhome.com under obituaries.
Published Oct. 19, 2013 in The Gazette
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