Robert Grishaber

ROBERT GRISHABER

Walker

Robert Grishaber, 78, of Walker, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 7, 2016, in Weslaco, Texas. Memorial services: 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 14, at United Methodist Church in Walker. Visitation: 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, March 13, at Murdoch Funeral Home, Center Point. Private burial will be at a later date in Walker Cemetery, Walker.

Robert is survived by his wife of 53 years, Betty of Walker; daughters, Janelle (Mike) Aberle of Walker and Jacinda (David) Canfield of Republic, Mo.; nine grandchildren; one great-grandson; brother, Jerry (Charlotte) Grishaber of Marion; brother-in-law, William Nielsen of Marion; and several nieces and nephews.

Robert was born June 19, 1937, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to Harvey and Mildred (Petersen) Grishaber. He graduated in 1958 from Jefferson High School, Cedar Rapids. Robert served honorably in the U.S. Army where he served in Germany. On Oct. 19, 1962, he was united in marriage to Betty Hemphill in Cedar Rapids. Robert owned the Skelly Station in Walker, then drove a tanker for Linn Co-op. He then was a custodian for North-Linn school district before retiring in 1998.

The couple enjoyed traveling and spending their winters at Palm Shadows Park in Donna, Texas. Robert was an avid license plate collector and enjoyed going to flea markets.

He was a former volunteer firefighter in Walker for many years and was a member of UMC of Walker.

In lieu of flowers, monetary donations may be made to the family to be distributed to Robert's favorite charities.

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