Robert Day

Robert “Bob” Day, 88, of Marshalltown, entered into eternal life early Thursday morning, August 12, 2021, at The Willows. To honor his wishes, Mitchell Family Funeral Home will accord his cremation rite. No visitation is planned. Bob’s family will hold a private family service at Trinity Lutheran Church. Private family burial will in the Woodlawn Cemetery, Toledo. Memorials may be directed to the St. Croix Hospice or to the family for a later designation in Bob’s memory. The Mitchell Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Bob and his family. For further information, please visit mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Born on July 18, 1933 in Murray, IA, Robert Louis Day was the son of Hugh and Jennie (Kaine) Day. He grew up in the area of his birth and attended the public school in Murray. On December 30, 1955, he was united in marriage to the love of his life, Glenda Treadway in Lancaster, MO. Together they raised three beautiful children and gave them a loving home. Bob was devoted to his family and was a very hard worker. The many years he worked in construction and concrete, he operated heavy equipment and helped to build many roads. He retired from Con-Struct. When not working, he loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. Bob and Glenda enjoyed traveling, wintering in Texas and playing cards. He was a faithful member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Left to cherish his memory is his daughter, Keitha (Randy) Flake, daughters-in-law, Janell Day and Connie Day; his grandchildren, Jill (Chad) Hollingsworth, Robert Cannon, Michael Day, Grant (Jessica Schossow) Day, Chandra Day, Beau Squires, and Anna Squires; as well as his great-grandchildren, Megan and Ashley Hollingsworth, Trenton Cannon and Harper and Cassius Squires. In eternal life, Bob is reunited with his parents; his wife, Glenda; his two sons, Rex and Ivan; two sisters and two brothers.