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Robert 'Bob' Farley
ROBERT "BOB" FARLEY
Coggon
Robert "Bob" Farley, 85, of Coggon, died Aug. 23, 2021, at St Luke's Hospital.
Bob was a longtime civil servant serving the Coggon Fire Department for 30-plus years; superintendent of the Coggon Municipal Light Plant for almost 30 years, serving from 1969-1998; school bus driver; and City Counsel member.
Bob is survived by his wife, Bonnie; three sons, Mark (Lisa), James and Michael; daughter, Janell; four grandsons; one granddaughter; and six great-grandchildren.
Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting the family.
Robert was preceded in death by his daughter, Joyce Farley; parents, Lloyd and Florence Farley; two brothers, Ronnie and Virgil; and sister, Birdie.
Sympathy wishes and cards may be sent to Bonnie Farley at 309 Second St. South, Coggon IA 52218.
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday at the Coggon Fire Department.
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