or of the Ames United Way, the Ames Chamber of Commerce and a board member of the Ames Zoning Board of Adjustment and the Ames Visiting Nurses. Robert served as the president of the Nebraska Pharmaceutical Assn. in 1958. He was a chairman of the House of Delegates of the Iowa Pharmacist Assn. in 1969. He was a deacon and elder for his church. He was a member of the American Legion and Delta Upsilon Fraternity. He is survived by his four children: one daughter, Mary Hildebrand of Harrisonburg, VA, and three sons; Thomas B. (Jean Farrell) of N. Sioux City, SD; David A. (Marilyn) of Port Angeles, WA ; Bradley D. (Marcia) of Plymouth, MN and nine beloved grandchildren; Sara, Melanie, Annie, Brian, Emily, Amy, Kate, Isaac, and Scott. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, and four brothers. The family asks that memorial contributions be made to Heartwood House Northcrest Community 1801 20th Street Ames, Iowa 50010. Online condolences may be directed to www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com