Robert Kirk

Robert A. Kirk, 91, of Canton, passed away at 12:43 PM on Thursday, August 4, 2016, the anniversary date to his beloved wife, Irma, at Graham Hospital Extended Care in Canton. He was born on May 9, 1925 in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of Dwight and Ruth A. (Brannan) Kirk. He married Irma R. Whitmore on August 4, 1951 in Creve Coeur, IL. She preceded him in death on July 30, 2007. Also preceding him in death were his parents, and one son, Allen Kirk.
Surviving is one son, Dean Kirk of Peoria; one daughter, Deborah Kirk of Greeley, Colorado; one daughter-in-law, Diane Kirk of Des Moines, Iowa, and two grandchildren, Sarah and Adam Kirk.
Robert worked for Caterpillar in Peoria from March of 1951 until retiring in 1985; he was a member of First Christian Church in Canton, and he served his country as a Pilot for the United States Navy during World War II. Robert enjoyed Community Theater, was an avid golfer and loved to read.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at 11:00 AM at Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1995 North Main St, Canton, where a memorial visitation will be one hour before the service. Cremation rites will be accorded with Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory. Burial will be in Hyatt Cemetery in Cuba. The family expresses their heart-felt appreciation for the exceptional caregivers at Graham Hospital Extended Care. In lieu of flowers, feel free to contribute to Graham Hospital Extended Care Activity Department, or your favorite charity or organization in Robert’s name. To leave online condolences please visit www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com