Robert Revelle Hauser

Robert Hauser, age 92, of Lakewood, CA, passed away in the comfort of his home early in the morning of Thursday, August 22, 2019 while in care of his loving family and hospice. Bob will return to the kindred soil of his upbringing.  A graveside funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 7, 2019 at the Hauser Cemetery near Whitten, IA. There will be no visitation. Full military honors will be bestowed. For condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com. The Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Robert and his family. Phone 641-844-1234. Born at Whitten, Iowa, on October 22, 1926, he was the son of Howard and Verna Hauser. He graduated from the Whitten High School in 1944 and later AIB in Des Moines. Bob helped his uncle, Lloyd Hauser, farm. He served our country honorably in the United States Navy. On June 15, 1952, he was united in marriage to the love of his life, Betty Jane Houghton, while helping work with his dad. The young couple made their home in Iowa City (where he served as auditor), Kansas City and later California. Mr. Hauser was in retail for many years before retirement. Even though he made a living on the west coast, Whitten was still home, as he ventured here many times during those years. Left to cherish his memory are Betty, his loving wife of 67 years; children: Debbie (Carl) Danner, David Hauser and Diana (Mike) Wise all in California; grandchildren: Chad Danner, Sarah Wise, Jason Wise and Aaron Hauser; sister, Winifred Crosley; brother-in-law, Don D. (Delores) Hauser of Union and many nieces and nephews. In death, he rejoined his parents and sister, Louise.