In loving memory of

Robert L. Ellithorpe
December 9, 1943 - August 8, 2016

Robert L. Ellithorpe, 72, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Monday morning, August 8, 2016, at his home in Maquoketa, Iowa.

A graveside service celebrating Robert's life will be held at 11:30 A.M., Friday, August 12, 2016 from the Union Cemetery, rural Maquoketa. Visitation will be held from 9:30 A.M. to 11 A.M. on Friday, August 12, 2016, at the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa.

Robert LeRoy Ellithorpe was born on December 9, 1943 in Iowa City, Iowa, to Harold LeRoy and Wilma Mae (Taylor) Ellithorpe. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He married Bonnie Jean Floyd on January 16, 1969 in Mount Carroll, Illinois. She preceded him in death on February 26, 2011.

Robert had first worked construction for Gannon Construction and Campbell Construction. He also worked as a farm hand for Roger Stewart, Charles Schneckloth and Cecil McClimon. He then became a truck driver working over 20 years for various trucking companies in the area.

Robert was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan. He enjoyed playing Euchre at the Jackson County Senior Center and at the Eagles Club. He loved spending time with his family, especially the grandchildren.

Those left to honor Robert's memory include his children, Connie (Steve Johnson) Ellithorpe of Clinton, IA, Karla Ellithorpe of Maquoketa, IA, Todd (Dawn) Ellithorpe of Clinton, IA, Michelle (Art Holloway) Ellithorpe of Atlantic, IA, and Rodney Ellithorpe of Louisville, KY; 7 grandchildren; brothers, Roger (Deb) Taylor of Baldwin, IA, and Eugene (Linda) Taylor of MI; half-sister, Karen Ellithorpe of Council Bluffs, IA; and aunts, Lola (Jim) Marshall of Maquoketa, IA, Carol Taylor of Platteville, WI and Karen Andresen of Lost Nation, IA. He was preceded in death by his mother Wilma, father and step-mother Harold and Dorothy, his wife Bonnie, one aunt, and four uncles including Bill Taylor on July 12, 2016.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Robert L. Ellithorpe memorial fund has been established.

Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.

Tributes

Kayla Said wrote on Aug 11, 2016:

"So sorry for the loss of your dad. I loved living next door to him and our visit's. May he rest in peace as he heads home to your mother."

Peggy Nightingale. wrote on Aug 11, 2016:

"So sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you. "

Terry Shady wrote on Aug 11, 2016:

"your Dad was a Great guy glad to have meat him .sorry for your loss"

Cliff Shady wrote on Aug 11, 2016:

"Todd and Karla and Rodney and Micy helle amd Connie So Many Choldhood Memories and Treasures .Your parents were great folks I will treasure time spent with them . I share your Loss As Many will ,R.I.P Bob your be missed by your family Friends "

Peggy Miller wrote on Aug 11, 2016:

"Will miss the great humor he had. Was always glad to see you and give you a hug. Prayers to all his family. The Family Of Clifford And Faye Eye. Peggy Miller and Judy Brown "

Rick Marshall wrote on Aug 11, 2016:

"So very sorry for your loss met your Dad when I was just a young kid "

Sue Walsh and family wrote on Aug 11, 2016:

"So sorry for your loss.RIP Bobby. God Bless all the family."

JEFF AND WENDY SPECHT wrote on Aug 10, 2016:

"TO ALL THE FAMILY WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS HE WAS A WONDER PERSON AND WILL BE GREATLY MISSED OUR FAMILY WILL MISS HIM THAT HE WAS A BIG PART OF. "

Curt Mary Pascha Mike and Mandy wrote on Aug 10, 2016:

"R.I.P. Bobby you will be missed by all sending prayers hugs and love to the entire family"

Carson Celebration of Life Center wrote on Aug 10, 2016:

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Ronnie & Connie Taylor wrote on Aug 10, 2016:

"To all Family members of Bob our sincere condolences on the passing of such a humble man to whom in which will we all will truly miss again so very sorry for your loss."

Steve & Cindy Daniels wrote on Aug 10, 2016:

"Karla and Family Sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you."

Earl and Kathy Shady wrote on Aug 10, 2016:

"Tod,Karla,and rest of your families.we are very sorry to hear of ur dad's passing.He is free-flying now among the angels.And in a better place,pain-free.Always keep your memories close to heart.Your dad was a good person to know.God Bless."

Annette Radtke wrote on Aug 9, 2016:

"So sorry for your loss Todd,Karla,Michelle, and Rodney,Connie never forget your wonderful memories "

barb an all of us at city limits wrote on Aug 9, 2016:

"You are flying with the angels now. Safe at home at last in a beautiful place called heaven. We will miss you greatly you will always hold a special in our hearts as the angels hold you close those who love you will hold you in their hearts forever. RIP our dear friend you may be gone now but you will never be forgotten "

Debi Shady-Dahl wrote on Aug 9, 2016:

"Todd, So sorry to hear about your dad. Words can't express, but know that you are being thought about and prayers are going up for you all for comfort and peace to help you through this difficult time."

Dale & Margie wrote on Aug 9, 2016:

"Sorry to hear about Bobby, you all are in our prayers. "

Rosemary wrote on Aug 9, 2016:

"Sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with the family. "

Doug Clark wrote on Aug 9, 2016:

"Sorry for your loss . Bob was a great customer of Dads. He always brought a laugh where ever I saw him. Bob was one of a kind and I have lots of good memories of him. "