Rob and Sharon would like to thank Dr. Mohammed Milhem, nurses and staff at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and Unity Point Hospice in Des Moines for the tremendous care and support they provided. Rob has requested that in lieu of flowers, any donations in his memory be directed to the family at this time. The funeral mass will be held at 10:30 Friday at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, Mt. Pleasant. Father Paul Connolly will officiate. Private family burial will be held in Burge Cemetery following a luncheon in Manning Hall. Visitation will begin at 3 PM Thursday, at Elliott Chapel, New London with the family receiving friends from 6 - 8 PM. A prayer vigil will be held at 5:30 PM. Online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.