Bob Weaklen

September 5, 1953 - July 1, 2015

Robert John “Bob” Weaklen, 61, of Bloomfield, Iowa passed away July 1, 2015 at the Davis County Hospital. He was born September 5, 1953 in Cresco, Iowa to Robert R. and Vilda Ann Rix. He grew up in Cresco and graduated from Crestwood High School in 1972. He married Veronica Ann Bolick Guiter on June 26, 1990. The couple had just celebrated their 25th Anniversary. In 1974, Bob graduated from Minnesota West Lineman School in Jackson, Minnesota. Immediately upon graduation he was hired by Southern Iowa Electric in Bloomfield as a lineman. He was later promoted to Member Services Director and retired in September of 2014 due to ill health. Bob was active in many community activities including having served as President of the Bloomfield Rotary Club. He was recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow for his contributions to The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International. He was a longtime volunteer at the Davis County Fair and Iowa State Fair. He was also a board member of the Iowa Heat Pump Association, a RAGBRAI rider, and a member of Franklin Lodge #14 A.F. & A.M. in Bloomfield, where he was a 3rd Degree Mason. Bob and his wife, Veronica, were longtime supporters and promoters of the Bloomfield Speedway, with Bob having served as President. He was also a former stock car racer and enjoyed boating, camping, and he loved animals. He was an avid fan of any kind of auto racing. Bob was a member of the Cresco Lutheran Church. He is survived by his wife, Veronica Weaklen of Bloomfield; step-son, Mike (Sherrie) Guiter of Bloomfield; brother, Tom (Geri) Weaklen of Anamosa, Iowa; grandchildren, Camile and Clay Guiter; nieces and nephews, Shannon (Jay) Daniels of Bondurant, Iowa, Breanna Weaklen of Anamosa; Shawn (Marcy) Howard of Clarinda, Iowa, Seth (Faye) Howard of Pella, Iowa, Stephanie (Ryan) Brown of Coatsville, Missouri; sister and brother-in-law, Susan and John Howard of Bloomfield; two step-brothers, Kirk and Cory Titus; several great-nieces and great-nephews; and his beloved dog, Bentley. He was preceded in death by his parents; step-mother, Marvis Weaklen; and an older brother in infancy. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, July 6, 2015 at the Wagler Funeral Home in Bloomfield with Pastor Sonny Smyser officiating. Burial will be at the IOOF Cemetery in Bloomfield. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday with the family present to greet friends from 2-4:00 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established to the Davis County “A” Club and the Heartland Humane Society.