Funeral services for Robert will be held on Saturday, June 12 at 5:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown, with a visitation taking place prior from 4:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. A private family burial will take place at Albion Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family for later designation. For additional questions or to leave a condolence, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234.

Left to cherish his memory are his children: Debra (Bill) Thomas, Mike (JoAnn) Willits and Lisa (Daniel) Branon; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; his brother, Lyle Willits; several nieces, nephews and cousins and his faithful companion, Spud.