ROBERT SAVAGE

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home and a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 at Corpus Christi Church with Msgr. Kevin McCoy officiating. A visitation will be Tuesday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home with a Vigil at 6:30 and a time of sharing to follow.

Bob is survived by his son, Don (Mary) Savage of Urbandale, IA, and their children, Leah (Ryan) Neilson and Jill, son Jeff (Pam) Savage of Austin, TX; and their children, Keaton and Carissa; daughter, Laura (Mike) Savage-Warren of Johnston, IA, their children, Trenton and Kristin (Emil) Bliss; son Craig (Teresa) Savage of Clive, IA, and their children, Kyle, Alex, Nick and Jack; great grandchildren, Kyla, Caden, Noah, Elijah, Caleb, and Lily Jo; sister-in-law, Marilyn Savage of Fort Dodge; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Mildred (Beadle) Savage; wife, Phyllis; and brother, Doug Savage.

Robert Thomas Savage was born March 22, 1936, in Fort Dodge. He attended Sacred Heart schools and graduated from Sacred Heart High School. Following his education, he enlisted in the National Guard and served until his honorable discharge in 1972. He was united in marriage to Phyllis Marie Rustemier on November 29, 1958, at St. John’s Church in Bancroft. The couple made their home in Fort Dodge. Bob and his father owned and operated The Marina of Fort Dodge from 1958 until 1965. Robert was employed with Hormel for a period of time and then in 1966 he started Savage Coin Machine business. Bob owned and operated the shop until 2006. He was a long time voice of Corpus Christi Bingo and President of the Coin Operator’s Association. He enjoyed spending time with his grandkids and great grandkids, fishing, spending time at Lake Erie, and traveling.

Memorials may be left to family discretion.