Robert Leavy

Robert John Leavy, 61, of Chelsea died Saturday, October 10, 2009 at Mercy Hospital in Cedar Rapids IA around 9:20pm. Robert had been fighting his diabetes for many years which resulted in many other health issues. A celebration of Roberts life will be 1:30 p.m. Friday, October 16 at St. Marys Catholic Church in Marshalltown, with Father Jim Miller and Pastor Dave Jaspers officiating. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home, with a vigil service at 7:30 p.m. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery. Following the burial, there will be a time of fellowship and refreshment at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Memorials may be directed to the family. For condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com. The Mitchell Family Funeral home is caring for Robert and his family, phone 641-844-1234. Born June 11, 1948 in Dublin, Ireland to Thomas & Kathleen (Teeling) Leavy, Robert came to the United States with his family in 1955. Robert was a kind and wonderful husband and father. He never knew an enemy and would give his last dollar to help anyone. Deeply rooted in his faith of being a CaBap, a religion he had to make up because he couldnt quite decide if he wanted to be a Catholic or a Baptist. Robert worked at Swift and Company for approximately 10 years along side his father, Thomas Leavy. He was also an entrepreneur who dabbled in many different businesses; i.e. Ice Cream Store (Omars), Insurance Sales, De-tasseling, Snow Removal, Lobster Sales, Roofing Houses, and C and L Small Engine Repair, before finally settling on the Tax Preparation Business which he built from 20 clients to over 4,000 at his height. . He had a passion for animals and loved the outdoors, and he would never get on another horse since he got bucked off and broke 5 ribs. He always created lots of extra-curricular actives for his kids like sledding down the Iowa River being pulled by the 79 Red Ford Truck or taking the John Boat, maxed out with kids, down the biggest hill he could find in Marshalltown IA. In his good years he enjoyed golfing and Pheasant Hunting with his dog Omar. Robert enjoyed taking his children on trips and later in his life traveling with his wife Suzanne to places like Israel, Ireland, and Las Vegas. Robert brought a certain amount of joy to anyone who had the pleasure to meet him. If you met Robert at some point in your life even for a short period of time, you would have never forgotten him. Relations from all over the world like Ireland, South Africa, Kuwait, and the United States will grieve his passing. This is dedicated to the best Husband and Father who ever lived. We will never forget you. Left to cherish his memory are Suzanne, his wife, and his children:Bryce (Sharon) Leavy of Laurel, Tim Leavy of Marshalltown, Jennifer Leavy of Quarry,Tara Leavy of Cedar Rapids,Troy Hamilton of Cedar Rapids, Brenda Hamilton of Davenport, and Michael (Angie) Hamilton of Whitten. Also surviving, hismother, Kathleen Leavy of Marshalltown and siblings: Nuala (Greg) Smith of Marshalltown, Larry (Robin) Leavy of Independence, Mo, John Leavy of Marshalltown, Brian Leavy of Marshalltown, Emmet (Jennifer) Leavy of North Liberty, Richard Leavy of Marshalltown and Tracy Leavy of Waukee. He is also survived by grandchildren:Britteny Stanely, Nicole Stanley, Seannen Leavy, Kaitlyn Leavy, Justin Davis, Alicia Davis, Michael Davis, Alixandria Segriff, Zachery Keith, Kayla Keith, Michael Patrick Hamilton, Valerie Becvar, and Jennifer Cross. Also surviving,numerous nieces, nephews, Great Grandchildren and many close friends. In death, Robert has rejoined his father Thomas Leavy Sr. (2006), his sister Greta Stonewall (2007), and his brother Thomas Leavy Jr. (2008).