Robert William Upton Sr.

October 17, 1926 – November 7, 2007

Lived 81 years

Cabool Cemetery · Cabool, Missouri

Taps: Day is done, gone the sun from the lake, from the hill, from the sky. All is well, safely rest. God is nigh. Thanks and praise for our days ‘neath the sky. As we go, this we know. God is nigh.

In service to country

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Robert served in the armed forces. We honor that service here.

Life story

Robert William Upton, son of Elbert and Osceola Upton, was born on October 17, 1926, in Cabool, MO. He was married twice. With his first wife, they welcomed two children, Colleen and Bobby Neal. On May 29, 1954, Robert united in marriage to Mary Heinold in Cabool, MO, and together they welcomed five children into their family, Dan, Roger, Don, Robin, and Robert Jr.. Through his years, he was in the U.S. Navy until August 17, 1946, when he was honorably discharged. He then spent time in the U.S. Air Force until April 18, 1956, when he was honorably discharged. Robert then spent his time as a Truck driver for many years. Robert and his family moved from Missouri to Omaha, then the couple moved to the farm in Boyer. Robert passed away in Deloit, I, surrounded by his family, on November 7, 2007, at the age of 81 years, 21 days. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elbert and Osceola.

Survivors include his wife and children; Mary Upton, Colleen, Bobby Neal, Dan ( Sheila ) Upton, Roger ( Cheryl ) Upton,

Don ( Renee), Robin Bronkhorst, and Robert Jr. Upton; 24 grandchildren; many great-great grandchildren.

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