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Robert Gene Riker

Robert Gene Riker

February 11, 1977 - June 10, 2024


Celebration of Life

  • Date: June 15, 2024
  • Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • Location: Champion Funeral Home - Osage, Iowa

Robert “Bob” Gene Riker, age 47, of Osage, Iowa, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2024, at his home in Osage. Bob was born on February 11, 1977, in Osage, Iowa, to Robert E. and Linda (Somber) Riker. He attended Osage High School and went on to work for Mon-Ray, Inc. of Osage. Bob married the love of his life, Elizabeth Werner, on September 4, 1999, at the Baptist Church in Osage. Bob enjoyed putting car models together, and building and fixing guitars. He loved fishing and anything outdoors, and spending quality time with Elizabeth, his dog Ladybug, and close friends. Bob also enjoyed going thrifting at stores and checking out garage sales. He will be greatly missed. Bob is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Riker of Osage; mother, Linda Riker of Osage; and brothers, Ed Riker of Osage, and Dan Riker of Des Moines. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert E. Riker; his maternal and paternal grandparents; and many aunts and uncles. A celebration of Bob’s life will be held from 1:00-3:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Champion Funeral Home in Osage. Champion Funeral Home of Osage is assisting the family with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to his wife Elizabeth Riker.

 

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Diana Reynolds

July 9, 2024 - 7:04 PM

Beth, Linda, Ed & Daniel, I am so sorry for your loss. Bob was so nice to talk to. I remember when Mark & I went up to Iowa, Bob & Beth let us stay overnight. Bob & Beth both offered to for Mark or me, if we wanted to, to sleep in their bed. We both declined, Mark slept in a recliner & I slept on a mattress on the floor. Both Bob & Beth were very hospitable. If you read their page, I put in the Family Tree Book, I wrote up in their page about a trip they took after they were married. At the end of the story they wrote; a saying about the Hatfield's & McCoys, ending with I have to love them.


Diana (Riker) Reynolds

June 17, 2024 - 11:52 AM

Beth you had 25 good years with your beloved husband. You have many memories of Bob, that you will never forget, keep that in your mind. You will also start to remember how it was when you were first married, like the hotel 'shenanigans'. Remember the story you wrote for Family Tree? My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love you, Diana


June 13, 2024 - 10:59 AM

Bob was a great guy. I know he loved you so much and I am deeply sorry for your loss. I wish there were words to make it better but there aren't. You are in my thoughts and prayers. You have a big support group. Lean on everyone to help you through this.


Andrea (Markham) Boldt

June 12, 2024 - 6:34 PM

My thoughts and prayers are with you. My Bob rest in peace.




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