Robert Edward Mahaffey

September 07, 2014

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Robert Edward Mahaffey, 90, passed away Sunday, September 7, 2014. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, September 12, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Augustin Catholic Church, 545 42nd Street, Des Moines, Iowa with visitation one hour prior. Burial will be at Iowa Veterans Cemetery.

Bob was born in Marshalltown, Iowa on June 14, 1924 to Marie and Merle Mahaffey. He graduated from Saint Mary’s High School in Marshalltown, Iowa. He later served in the U.S. Army during WWII and was stationed in the South Pacific. After the war he was united in marriage to Sarah Giarratano, they were blessed with three children

Bob is survived by his children, Robert (Jan) Mahaffey, Patricia (Roger) Jones, and Jan (Les) Hansen; 5 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and his brother, James Mahaffey.

Bob worked in the trucking industry as a salesman for Yellow Freight Systems and retired from H & W Motor Express.

Bob loved many family events and enjoyed playing golf as well as an occasional gambling venture. He had many friends and will be greatly missed.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family. Condolences may be expressed online at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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