Robert Gorla, Jr.
May 10, 2010
Robert Richard Gorla Jr., 54, of Swan, Iowa passed away at his home Monday, May 10, 2010. Services will be at 2:00 pm, Friday, May 14, 2010 at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home on SW 9th Street, with visitation from 6:00-8:00 pm on Thursday.
Robert was born January 6, 1956, to Robert Sr. and Helen Louise Gorla. He was raised in Des Moines. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1974. Robert loved the outdoors, working on his acreage and walking in the woods. Robert was the Director of Facilities at Prairie Meadows. Along with his 21 years of service at Prairie Meadows, Robert was also an owner of various businesses in the Metro Area. On February 24, 1996 he married the love of his life, Nikki Besler.
Robert is survived by his wife of 14 years, Nikki; sons, Justin of Des Moines, Jason of Dubuque, Iowa, Josh of Des Moines, and Jim Besler of Swan, Iowa; sister, Cathy Lindsey of Des Moines; mother, Helen Louise Gorla of Des Moines; grandson, Zachary Gorla of Dubuque; and granddaughter, Hailey Gorla of Des Moines. Robert is preceded in death by his father, Robert; and his grandparents.
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Craig and Patty Thompson
05/12/2010
Very, very sorry to hear about Bobby. I thoughts and prayers are with you right now.
Love,
Craig, Patty, Dustin and John Thompson
John and Jennifer Nelson
05/10/2010
Nickki We just learned about Bobby tonight from Maggie Swim. I can't tell you how sorry we are to hear about his passing.
John and Bob have been such good friend for such a long time. They have known each other since they were about three years old. John was very upset when Maggie called him.
Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help you or if you just want to talk. You have been there for us when Chad passed away and you came to John's retirement party and to our anniversary party last summer.
Our prayers are with you
John Jennifer Nelson and Scott