- Born on: November 21, 1952
- Departed on: July 30, 2009
Robert W. Inskeep
Robert (Bob) W. Inskeep, 56, of 6824 Boxwood Ln. NE died Thursday July 30, 2009 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. Per Bob''s request there will be no visitation or service. The Cremation Society of Eastern-Central-Western Iowa is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include his sister, Vicki ( Randy) Heeren and a brother, Michael (Connie) Bamsey all of Cedar Rapids, half sisters, Judy (Joe) Adams of Lake Oswego, Oregon, Cheryl (Detlef) Matthies of Latlonda, California, Christa Michener of Greeley, Colorado, Stephine (Robert) Mengis of Medford, Oregon, Michelle Slack of Evans, Colorado and two half brothers, Kevin (Rosie) Inskeep and David Inskeep all of Greeley, Colorado. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and his special girls, Sidney Garnet and Natalie Maye. He was preceded in death by his parents, Genevieve (Sheets), Leonard Bamsey, Kenneth and Shirley Inskeep, siblings, Mary Elizabeth and William (Bill) Inskeep and many aunts, uncles and grandparents. Bob was born on Nov. 21, 1952 in Cedar Rapids, the son of Kenneth and Genevieve Sheets Inskeep. He graduated from Jefferson High School in 1971 and attended Fullerton Jr. College in Fullerton, California and Kirkwood Community College where he studied respiratory therapy. He was a roofer by choice and worked for several roofing companies in Iowa and across the country. He proudly served in the Navy and his favorite hobbies included, hunting, fishing, all outdoor activities, and drinking beer. Memorial donations may be given to Hospice of Mercy in Bob''s name. Special thanks to Hospice of Mercy especially, Kay Limkemann.