Robert D. Sells
April 16, 1925 ~ March 29, 2012
Robert D. Sells, 86, of Cedar Rapids, died Thursday, March 29, 2012, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy. Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 3, 2012, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids, by Rev. Christopher Podhajsky. Visitation: 4-8 p.m. on Monday at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids, with a rosary at 6:30 p.m. Burial: Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, with military honors by VFW Post 788. Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Anita; son, Gilbert (Debbie) Sells of Cedar Rapids; daughters, Anita (Dennis) Wolrab of Cedar Rapids, Joette (Doug) Orcutt of Earlville, Iowa, and Stephanie (Dave) Acton of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin; grandchildren, Michael (Amy), Jason, and Stacy Sells, D.J. Wolrab, Todd and Laura Orcutt, Jodi (Nick) Johnson, and Ben Acton; seven great grandchildren; brothers, Gerald (Patricia) Kilts and Allan (Evelyn) Kilts; sisters, Lorraine Zerbee and Alice (Steve) Kalous, all of Cedar Rapids; a lifetime friend, Gilbert Saldana; and many nieces and nephews. Bob was born on April 16, 1925, in Cedar Rapids. He served his country in the US Navy during World War II. On June 15, 1946, he married Anita Arenas in Cedar Rapids. Bob worked for Quaker Oats, retiring after 38 years. Following retirement, he was a Site Manager for the Congregate Meal program at Lincoln Center and Hiawatha. Governor Branstad awarded him the Volunteer of the Year Award for his service. Bob and Anita lived on an acreage in the Central City area for many years. He enjoyed dancing, golfing, country music, and was a lifetime member of the VFW. Bob was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his family. He will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his mother, Garnet Kilts; two sons, Bobby and John; granddaughter, Jill Acton; and sisters, Pat Barnes, Donna Kilts, and Clarice Bammert. A special thank you to the staff at Home Choice Senior Care and the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy for their care and compassion. Memorials are suggested to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church or the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy.
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Uncle Bob, may you enjoy the peace that you deserve. May his family also have peace and his family are in my thoughts and prayers.
It is with great sadness that I read Bob’s obituary. Though many years have passed since I’ve seen Bob, the ties to his family will never be broken. I rejoice in a life that touched many in special ways and rejoice that he is now reunited with John and Bob and the risen Lord
I was so sorry to hear about the death of your father. I have known the family since working with Joette at Cargill many years ago. God bless you all. Deb Busching
Gilbert wanted to offer my condolences to you and your family. I never met your father but he must of been a great man to have a son like you Andy
Gil, Deb and family,
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love ya,
Dick and Jane
Bob was a faithful Quaker employee and a great friend! He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. My deepest condolences to family.
anita and family,there are so many great memories of bob.car pooling to work. golfing together.going to dances.he was a great person to be around. he will be greatly missed by our family. Paul, Maureen, Jason, Eric and Nathan Rauch.
Sells Family,sorry to hera of the passing of your husband and Father very fond memories of your Dad at are Family funtions my prayers to all of you.
Our deepest sympathy is with your family at this time of your loss.
Very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Anita and your family.
Elena Murillo
We are sending sympathy on the loss of Bob. I knew him at Quaker and my dad, Bill Howard was a friend of Bob when they were kids on “B” Ave. Bob was a good, kind and caring man.
Anita & family,
We were saddened to hear of the passing of Bob. Wishing you and the family strength, peace and prayers during this difficult time.