Robert "Bob" Kemmerer

Robert “Bob” Kemmerer, 81, of Solon, Iowa, died Sunday, June 29, 2025, at his home. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on July 11, 2025, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A funeral service will take place at 10 a.m. on July 12, 2025, at Calvary Baptist Church in Cedar Rapids. Burial will follow at Anderson Cemetery in Swisher, Iowa.

Bob was born August 24, 1943, in Waterloo, Iowa, to Edward and Mildred (Plager) Kemmerer. He graduated from East High School with the Class of 1961. Bob married Lillian Frickson on September 4, 1965, in Waterloo. He worked in management at Evergreen Packaging for over 20 years before retiring in 2015 as a purchasing manager for Sadler Machine. Bob was involved with Fellowship Club Cedar Rapids, Calvary Baptist Church, Hope CDA, and served as past president of the Purchasing Association. He was active in many community organizations and was especially dedicated to helping strengthen the faith of young people through the Calvary Baptist Church Youth Group.

Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Lillian Kemmerer of Solon; children, Stephanie Kemmerer and Melissa (Brent) Eiselstein; grandchildren, Dane (Michelle), Aubrey, Jaden, and Luke; three great-grandchildren; brother, Tom (Yvonne) Kemmerer; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Mildred (Plager) Kemmerer; and two sisters, Maurine Kemmerer and Jeaneene Kemmerer.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Mercy Hospice, and to BrightStar Care for the wonderful care they provided.

Memorials may be directed to the family for a fund to be established in honor of Bob.