Bobby Allen Cleveland, 95, of Donnellson, Iowa, passed away at 4:51 a.m. Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington, Iowa.
He was born on May 5, 1929, in North Salem, Missouri, the son of Kenneth A. and Ruth (Head) Cleveland. On November 15, 1949, he married Dorothy LeVera Bowyer in Brookfield, Missouri. She preceded him in death.
He is survived by two daughters: Barbara (Mick) Seitz and Brenda Seitz both of Donnellson; four grandchildren: Douglas, Christopher, Kelly, and Michael; five great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; sister-in-law: Charlotte McCollum and half-sister: Carol Leibhart. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife: Dorothy; and son-in-law: Daryl.
Bobby retired from Santa Fe as an engineer after forty-two years and served in the United States Marines. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Fort Madison, the George Washington Masonic Lodge, the Shriners, and the Burlington Moose Club.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, August 11, 2024, at Schmitz Funeral Home in Donnellson, Iowa.
A Masonic service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, August 11, 2024, by the George Washington Masonic Lodge A.F. & A.M. #618.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, August 12, 2024, at the First Baptist Church in Fort Madison with Pastor Steve Scott officiating.
Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery with a flag presentation by the Fort Madison Veteran Honor Guard post # 82.
A memorial has been established in his memory for the American Cancer Society.
Schmitz Funeral Home of Donnellson is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schmitzfuneralhomes.com.
