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Robert Eugene “Bob” Kennedy

Birth	:	7 Jan 1944 Keokuk, Lee County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	4 Jul 2014 McQueeney, Guadalupe County, Texas, USA
Burial	:	Keokuk National Cemetery, Keokuk, Lee County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.3980865, -91.4056091
Plot	:	CS-0155
Description	:	Robert "Bob" Kennedy, 70, devoted family man, loving husband, and respected businessman officially passed from life to Life on July 4, 2014 at his home in Lake McQueeney, Texas. He was surrounded by loved ones with the sounds of fireworks blasting in the sky. Throughout his long struggle with degenerative neurological disease, Bob maintained his excellent memory and sense of humor. Bob was born in Keokuk, Iowa on January 7, 1944. He was blessed with wonderful parents, Eugene Vincent and Gladys (Odiorne) Kennedy and a big sister, Muriel. Each showered "Bobby" with love and care. His father, mother, and sister... Read More	Robert "Bob" Kennedy, 70, devoted family man, loving husband, and respected businessman officially passed from life to Life on July 4, 2014 at his home in Lake McQueeney, Texas. He was surrounded by loved ones with the sounds of fireworks blasting in the sky. Throughout his long struggle with degenerative neurological disease, Bob maintained his excellent memory and sense of humor. Bob was born in Keokuk, Iowa on January 7, 1944. He was blessed with wonderful parents, Eugene Vincent and Gladys (Odiorne) Kennedy and a big sister, Muriel. Each showered "Bobby" with love and care. His father, mother, and sister preceded him in death. Bob enjoyed sports, theatre, and growing up near the beauty and the power of the Mississippi River. He loved being part of the Westminster Presbyterian Church. Bob earned his degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Iowa and worked a short time at Penick & Ford in Cedar Rapids, IA before being drafted by the U.S. Army. Two years were spent in Washington, D.C. as chemical/biologics research specialist at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research and also had the opportunity to attend American University MBA program. In 1970, Bob joined the chemical marketing department of Gulf Oil in Houston, TX and from the start, loved the Petrochemical Industry and the many friends he would make around the world. He worked in positions of increasing responsibility that continued with the merger of Gulf and Chevron in 1985. Bob brought his intellect, enthusiasm, and cleverness as General Manager of several different business groups. After providing strategic insights for the merger of Chevron and Phillips Chemical, Bob retired from Chevron in 2000. He immediately became President and CEO of Get Plastics/Resinate Corp. Ongoing entrepreneurial interests led to R.E. Kennedy and Ass. Inc., his own consulting firm where he continued to travel the world enjoying "his art of the deal." He was a director for the Port of Rotterdam, and served on the board of directors for publicly traded companies as well as chairmanships with several chemical industry associations. He was a Chairman of the Petrochemicals Committee and V.P. of the Executive Committee of the National Petrochemicals and Refining Assoc. (NPRA) and also President of the Founders Club. Bob was a life member of Stanford Business School Alumni Association. He served the City of Houston Economic Development Consul and worked with the United Way. He was a member of Windwood Presbyterian Church in Houston Texas. While Bob was proud of his well-earned business reputation, leadership, and insights, he was defined by his Christian faith and the love he graciously shared with his family and friends. Donna Lynn Heitman became his wife and love of his life on July 12, 1968. Bob and Donna were parents to daughter Kara Lynn and son Jason Robert. He was generous with his time and resources, but perhaps one of his greatest gifts was the frequent family travel. Bob's family extended further with Kara's husband Scott Uptegraph, and Jason's wife Kimberly, and his beloved grandchildren Kennedy, Tripp, and Wells Uptegraph and Colin and Peyton Kennedy. Bob's survivors include "cousin-like-a-brother" Dennis Otte and numerous other "Kennedy Clan!" Other survivors are sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Ken Southorn, Marla McBride, Joyce and Rob Smith, Rhonda Holmquist, Val and Kelly Ortberg and Daryl Smith. Nephews and nieces are: Craig and Todd Southorn; Jeff Smith and Megan Martin; Kendra Milan, Amber Limbaugh, and Michael Holmquist; Katie and Abby Ortberg; and Darin and Brad Smith; and all their precious families. Bob's love and service of country will be forever maintained by burial at the National Cemetery in Keokuk, Iowa. A memorial service will be held at his "church by the river" in Keokuk. Bob dealt with his declining physical body with dignity and grace...."Those who wait for the Lord will gain new strength; They will mount up with wings like eagles. They will run and not get tired. They will walk and not become weary." Isiah 40:31 The family would appreciate you sharing fond memories of Robert "Bob" Kennedy by visiting The Tres Hewell Mortuary legacy page at www.treshewell.com, or at www.dejongsfuneralhome.com. Bob's lasting memory can be honored via donations to the Wounded Warrior Project, Event ID # 15943, PO Box 758541,Topeka, Kansas, 66675 or Gruene United Methodist Church - 2629 E. Commons St. - New Braunfels, TX 78130. For Keokuk locals memorials may be directed to the Keokuk Railroad Depot Restoration. Services will be held at 1:00 pm at the United Presbyterian Church in Keokuk on July 22, 2014, with burial following in Keokuk National Cemetery.

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Where is Robert Eugene “Bob” Kennedy's memorial?
Robert Eugene “Bob” Kennedy's memorial is located at: Keokuk National Cemetery, Keokuk, Lee County, USA.
When did Robert Eugene “Bob” Kennedy death?
Robert Eugene “Bob” Kennedy death on 4 Jul 2014 in McQueeney, Guadalupe County, Texas, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Robert Eugene “Bob” Kennedy's memorial?
Latitude: 40.3980865
Longitude: -91.4056091

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Parent

Eugene V Kennedy

(1910 - 1990)

Gladys Odiorne Kennedy

(1912 - 1980)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Keokuk National Cemetery
Keokuk, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3980865, -91.4056091

2. Oakland Cemetery
Keokuk, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4019012, -91.4064026

3. Saint Johns Episcopal Church Columbarium
Keokuk, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3965000, -91.3802000

4. Blondeau Street Cemetery
Keokuk, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3937770, -91.3800550

5. Chief Keokuk Gravesite
Keokuk, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4118680, -91.3796460

6. Sunset Memorial Gardens
Keokuk, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4249992, -91.4139023

7. Buena Vista Mound Cemetery
Keokuk, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3875008, -91.4441986

8. Oiler Family Cemetery
Keokuk, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4034670, -91.4519830

9. Turner Family Cemetery
Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4069000, -91.4551000

10. Little Mound Cemetery
Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4081001, -91.4593964

11. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Warsaw, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3558006, -91.4085999

12. Greenwood Cemetery
Hamilton, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3875008, -91.3494034

13. Riverside Cemetery
Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4411800, -91.3706300

14. Oakwood Cemetery
Hamilton, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4019012, -91.3343964

15. Alexandria Cemetery
Clark County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3561287, -91.4617386

16. Yellow Banks Ranch Cemetery
Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4085999, -91.4863968

17. Hickory Grove Cemetery
Summitville, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4533005, -91.4441986

18. Oakland Cemetery
Warsaw, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3394012, -91.4341965

19. Lutheran Cemetery
Warsaw, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3375015, -91.4325027

20. Lee County Poor Farm Cemetery
Keokuk, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4607910, -91.4487150

21. Sandusky Cemetery
Sandusky, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4681015, -91.3843994

22. Wythe Congregational Church Cemetery
Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3238983, -91.3728027

23. Colvin Pioneer Cemetery
Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4775000, -91.3964000

24. Wythe Presbyterian Cemetery
Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3319016, -91.3424988