Robert Lee Minikus

Bob Minikus, 76, of Cedar Falls, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at UnityPoint Health/Allen Hospital.  He was born February 19, 1947, in Cedar Falls, son of Harvey and Annette (Christensen) Minikus.  As a child, Bob was in the cub scouts, enjoyed being in the saddle club with his horse "Blaze" as a teenager, and participated in archery tournaments with his boys as an adult.  He attended Cedar Falls High School then entered the U.S. Army serving in Korea.  He married Kathleen Johns on July 27, 1968, in Ackley, Iowa.  Bob worked in the Streets Department for the City of Cedar Falls for 32 years before retiring.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents; and a son, Brent.  He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Kathy; sons, Michael of Holland and Steve (Dianna) of Denver; grandchildren: Jared Minikus and Cody Austin; siblings: Nancy Heiserman of Bloomfield, Sandra Goings of Minong, Wisconsin, Debra Niedert of Evansdale, Dennis Minikus and David (Renae) Minikus of Cedar Falls; sister-in-law, Judy (Jerry) Lloyd of Hooper, Utah; and many nieces and nephews.

Bob's Funeral Service will be at 12:30 pm on Monday, January 22, 2024, at Dahl-Van Hove-Schoof Funeral Home of Cedar Falls with Visitation from 10:30 am until service time.  Burial will follow at Cedar Valley Memorial Gardens with Military Honors.  Memorials may be directed to the Family for future designation.

Bob was a simple, quiet man who was most at home when he was outdoors.  A would-be farmer, he loved to tinker outside as well as hunting and fishing.  Bob would do anything to help somebody as long as they were trying to help themselves.  He had a good sense of humor and enjoyed telling tall tales.