1924
Robert
2018
Robert C. Davenport
November 21, 1924 — November 18, 2018
Robert C. Davenport, 93, of Sioux City passed away Sunday, November 18, 2018.
Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, November 25, 2018 at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel. Visitation with the family present will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be at Graceland Park Cemetery. Online condolences may be given at www.meyerbroschapels.com.
Robert was born November 21, 1924 in Sioux City, the son of Chester and Margaret (Baumgardner) Davenport. He graduated from Central High School in 1942. Robert enlisted in the United States Army on July 4, 1943 and served during WWII in the 383rd Infantry, being honorably discharged as a Sergeant on January 31, 1946. During his military career, Robert was awarded three bronze stars. He attended the University of South Dakota and received his bachelor’s degree.
Robert married Helen Lockwood on December 29, 1947 in Vermillion, South Dakota. He was the 3rd generation owner of Davenport Cleaners and although he sold the business to the 4th generation in 1992, Robert worked daily until the age of 90. He was a member of SAE (Sigma Alpha Epsilon) at USD, Sioux City Rotary Club for 50+ years, and a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Robert’s day couldn’t begin without reading the Sioux City Journal and he loved his work and family.
Survivors include his children: John Davenport and wife Michelle Foster of Virginia, Steve Davenport of Tucson, AZ, Tom Davenport of Ames, IA, Mark and wife Jane Davenport of Sioux City, and Susan Davenport and significant other Adrian Villalobos of Sioux City; grandchildren: Meagan, Sierra, Micah, Melissa, Mandy, Emilee, and Kelsey; 13 great grandchildren; and sister in law Gracia Davenport.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents, wife Helen, and brother William.
Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, November 25, 2018 at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel. Visitation with the family present will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be at Graceland Park Cemetery. Online condolences may be given at www.meyerbroschapels.com.
Robert was born November 21, 1924 in Sioux City, the son of Chester and Margaret (Baumgardner) Davenport. He graduated from Central High School in 1942. Robert enlisted in the United States Army on July 4, 1943 and served during WWII in the 383rd Infantry, being honorably discharged as a Sergeant on January 31, 1946. During his military career, Robert was awarded three bronze stars. He attended the University of South Dakota and received his bachelor’s degree.
Robert married Helen Lockwood on December 29, 1947 in Vermillion, South Dakota. He was the 3rd generation owner of Davenport Cleaners and although he sold the business to the 4th generation in 1992, Robert worked daily until the age of 90. He was a member of SAE (Sigma Alpha Epsilon) at USD, Sioux City Rotary Club for 50+ years, and a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Robert’s day couldn’t begin without reading the Sioux City Journal and he loved his work and family.
Survivors include his children: John Davenport and wife Michelle Foster of Virginia, Steve Davenport of Tucson, AZ, Tom Davenport of Ames, IA, Mark and wife Jane Davenport of Sioux City, and Susan Davenport and significant other Adrian Villalobos of Sioux City; grandchildren: Meagan, Sierra, Micah, Melissa, Mandy, Emilee, and Kelsey; 13 great grandchildren; and sister in law Gracia Davenport.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents, wife Helen, and brother William.
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