Robert A. Squires Sr.

Robert A. Squires Sr., 76, of Coralville, passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics. Visitation will be held Saturday February 5 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 228 E. Jefferson Street, in Iowa City. The funeral Mass will begin at 3:00 pm. (The Mass will be live streamed. To watch the livestream, visit the “IC Saint Mary Parish” YouTube channel). Burial will be Monday, February 7th, at 11:00 am, at Chapel Hill Memorial Park Cemetery in Greenfield, Wisconsin. Instead of flowers and plants, the family suggest memorials to The Bob Squires Memorial Fund (Please make check out to "The Bob Squires Memorial Fund" and mail to: Lensing Funeral & Cremation Service, C/O Bob Squires family, 605 Kirkwood Ave., Iowa City, IA 52240. Any questions pertaining to the Memorial Fund, please call Lensing Funeral Home at 319-338-8171. Lensing Funeral & Cremation Service in Iowa City is handling local arrangements. Born October 11, 1945 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the son of Stanley and Anna (Kondrat) Squires, Bob grew up in Duquesne and graduated from Duquesne High School. He later received a bachelors of business degree from San Diego State University in 1973. Bob served in the US Navy from 1965 to 1969 during the Vietnam War. He then transferred to the Naval Reserves until 1971. He met Evelyn “Sue” Burgh and the couple married December 4, 1966 in San Diego. The couple just celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary. Following Bob’s tour of duty in the Navy, he worked his way up to executive level management through various computer software design & engineering firms. He also was honored to work with the Knights of Columbus Insurance. Survivors include his wife Sue; daughter, Beth Squires of Iowa City; son, Ryan Squires (Kate) of North Liberty; grandchildren, Joel Bender, Lilly Bender, Emily Bender and Michael Bender; brother, Glade (Roni) Squires of Downingtown, Pennsylvania and sister, Linda Popowitz (Jeff) of Atlanta, Georgia; daughter in law, Karen Squires of Stoddard, Wisconsin and several nieces and nephews. Bob was preceded in death by his parents and son Robert “Rob” Squires Jr. in 2014. Thoughts can be shared with the family at www.lensingfuneral.com