Robert Frances “Bob” Box, 86, of Fairfield, IA went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 9, 2021. He died at Jefferson County Health Center from complications of Alzheimer’s Disease.
Bob was born July 11, 1934 to Herbert and Esther Nylen Box and lived in the Ottumwa and Fairfield areas his entire life.
Prior to retirement, Bob was a grocer who established Bob’s Market in Ottumwa and Bob’s Barn in Fairfield. His smile, laugh, stories, dependable wisdom and quiet strength will be greatly missed and always remembered.
Bob is survived by his wife, Bonnie; 8 children, Robert (Sue) Box, Susie (Bobby) Ryan, Chris Littlejohn, Michael (Bella) Box, Bonnie (Steve) McFarling, Bart (Joy) Box, Marty (Kathy) Box and Sally (Darren) Keller; 17 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren (and 2 who will be born this year); 2 great-great grandchildren; his brother, Jim (Sue) Box; his sister, Betty Chapman; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Diana Lyn Box and his parents.
A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to Suburban Heights Baptist Church in Fairfield or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Reece Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Daughter:
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Diana Lyn Box
BIRTH 21 Aug 1953
Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa, USA
DEATH 21 Sep 1955 (aged 2)
Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa, USA
BURIAL
Shaul Cemetery
Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa, USA
PLOT Prospect Hill-Lot 629
MEMORIAL ID 150806511 · View Source
Bob was born July 11, 1934 to Herbert and Esther Nylen Box and lived in the Ottumwa and Fairfield areas his entire life.
Prior to retirement, Bob was a grocer who established Bob’s Market in Ottumwa and Bob’s Barn in Fairfield. His smile, laugh, stories, dependable wisdom and quiet strength will be greatly missed and always remembered.
Bob is survived by his wife, Bonnie; 8 children, Robert (Sue) Box, Susie (Bobby) Ryan, Chris Littlejohn, Michael (Bella) Box, Bonnie (Steve) McFarling, Bart (Joy) Box, Marty (Kathy) Box and Sally (Darren) Keller; 17 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren (and 2 who will be born this year); 2 great-great grandchildren; his brother, Jim (Sue) Box; his sister, Betty Chapman; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Diana Lyn Box and his parents.
A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to Suburban Heights Baptist Church in Fairfield or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Reece Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Daughter:
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Diana Lyn Box
BIRTH 21 Aug 1953
Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa, USA
DEATH 21 Sep 1955 (aged 2)
Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa, USA
BURIAL
Shaul Cemetery
Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa, USA
PLOT Prospect Hill-Lot 629
MEMORIAL ID 150806511 · View Source
Robert Frances “Bob” Box, 86, of Fairfield, IA went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 9, 2021. He died at Jefferson County Health Center from complications of Alzheimer’s Disease.
Bob was born July 11, 1934 to Herbert and Esther Nylen Box and lived in the Ottumwa and Fairfield areas his entire life.
Prior to retirement, Bob was a grocer who established Bob’s Market in Ottumwa and Bob’s Barn in Fairfield. His smile, laugh, stories, dependable wisdom and quiet strength will be greatly missed and always remembered.
Bob is survived by his wife, Bonnie; 8 children, Robert (Sue) Box, Susie (Bobby) Ryan, Chris Littlejohn, Michael (Bella) Box, Bonnie (Steve) McFarling, Bart (Joy) Box, Marty (Kathy) Box and Sally (Darren) Keller; 17 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren (and 2 who will be born this year); 2 great-great grandchildren; his brother, Jim (Sue) Box; his sister, Betty Chapman; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Diana Lyn Box and his parents.
A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to Suburban Heights Baptist Church in Fairfield or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Reece Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Daughter:
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Diana Lyn Box
BIRTH 21 Aug 1953
Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa, USA
DEATH 21 Sep 1955 (aged 2)
Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa, USA
BURIAL
Shaul Cemetery
Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa, USA
PLOT Prospect Hill-Lot 629
MEMORIAL ID 150806511 · View Source
Bob was born July 11, 1934 to Herbert and Esther Nylen Box and lived in the Ottumwa and Fairfield areas his entire life.
Prior to retirement, Bob was a grocer who established Bob’s Market in Ottumwa and Bob’s Barn in Fairfield. His smile, laugh, stories, dependable wisdom and quiet strength will be greatly missed and always remembered.
Bob is survived by his wife, Bonnie; 8 children, Robert (Sue) Box, Susie (Bobby) Ryan, Chris Littlejohn, Michael (Bella) Box, Bonnie (Steve) McFarling, Bart (Joy) Box, Marty (Kathy) Box and Sally (Darren) Keller; 17 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren (and 2 who will be born this year); 2 great-great grandchildren; his brother, Jim (Sue) Box; his sister, Betty Chapman; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Diana Lyn Box and his parents.
A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to Suburban Heights Baptist Church in Fairfield or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Reece Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Daughter:
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Diana Lyn Box
BIRTH 21 Aug 1953
Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa, USA
DEATH 21 Sep 1955 (aged 2)
Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa, USA
BURIAL
Shaul Cemetery
Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa, USA
PLOT Prospect Hill-Lot 629
MEMORIAL ID 150806511 · View Source
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