Robert Walter Jannings
Born: August 19th, 1931
Died: June 17th, 2013
Obituary
Robert Walter Jannings, 81, of Burlington, died at 2:01 PM Monday, June 17, 2013, at the Great River Hospice House in West Burlington. Born August 19, 1931, in Argyle, he was the son of Rex Edward and Isabel Blickel Jannings. On September 14, 1955, he married Mary N. White in Panama City, FL. Bob worked as a quality engineer at Sylvania, and IRC, and also worked at Delzell Motors, and retired from General Electric. He was a graduate of Hillsboro High School. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran, serving during the Korean War. He was a member of the American Legion Post 52. He enjoyed to buy and sell cars, electronics, and he could fix anything. He loved watching his grandchildren's events. Survivors include his wife, Mary; one son, Les (Lori) Jannings of Burlington; two daughters, Elaine H. Wunnenberg and Teresa (Jack) Brissey, both of Burlington; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Donna Reed and Carol "Dee Dee" Goodson, both of California; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and one grandson. There will be no visitation. The Graveside Committal Service for Mr. Jannings will be 10:00 AM Friday, June 21, 2013, at Aspen Grove Cemetery with Reverend Dean Graber officiating. Full military honors will be rendered by the Burlington Area Veterans Honor Guard. A memorial has been established for Great River Hospice House. - See more at: http://www.thielenfuneralhome.com/obituary/Robert-Bob-Jannings/Burlington-IA/1218042#sthash.ZealPUYp.dpuf