Robert M. Slegh, age 87 of Prairie City, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2015, at Park Centre in Newton. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. at Coburn Funeral Home in Prairie City. Burial will take place at Waveland Cemetery. The family will greet friends for one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Park Centre Activity Department. Condolences may be left for the family at www.coburnfuneralhomes.com The son of Dick and Hattie Marie (Klyn) Slegh, Bob was born on October 12, 1927 west of Newton. On September 8, 1948, he was united in marriage to Bertine Lewis in Newton. Bob farmed and worked at Pella Corp for 14 years. He served in the United States Navy during WWII and was a member of the V.F.W. He was also a member of the Prairie City United Methodist Church. He enjoyed being outdoors, gardening and doing yard work. His greatest joy was spending time with his family. Those left to honor his memory include wife, Bertine; a son, Jerry (Nancy) Slegh of Prairie City; three grandchildren, Kristi (Jamie) Webb of Prairie City and their children, Beau, Easton, and Camden; Nicole (Major Alexander, USMC) Pudol of Odenton, Maryland and their children, KyraNicole and Wilhelmina; and Kelly (Nate) Mosher of Prairie City and their children, Jaxton, Scarlett, and Charlee. Also surviving is a sister-in-law, Edith Slegh of Des Moines. Preceding Bob in death were his parents and a brother, Arthur

Visitation

Coburn Funeral Home of Prairie City 201 S. Marshall Prairie City, IA 50228 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Service

Coburn Funeral Home of Prairie City 201 S. Marshall Prairie City, IA 50228 Burial will follow at Waveland Cemetery 2:00 PM