01/26/2011
Phyllis Jane Robuck was born August 27, 1920, in Knoxville, Iowa the daughter of
Ora W. Robuck and Myrtis (Perry) Robuck. She graduated from Knoxville High School
with the Class of 1937.
Phyllis worked for Hudson Hybrid Corn Company for over 40 years as a bookkeeper and clerk.
She then became the stated clerk for the Des Moines Presbytery for 8 years, retiring in 2000.
Throughout her life, Phyllis was very active in the Presbyterian Church at both the local and state levels.
In her spare time, she enjoyed reading and flower gardening.
She especially enjoyed watching the deer and other wildlife on her acreage outside of Knoxville.
Phyllis passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2011, at the Knoxville Area Community Hospital at the age of 90 years, 4 months, and 30 days.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Virginia Kingrey, and her nephew, Jackie Robuck.
Those left to honor her memory include her brothers, Jerry Robuck of Knoxville and Ora “Jack” Robuck of Indianola, and her sister,
Jeannine DeJong of Knoxville, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Phyllis Robuck Funeral Service First Presbyterian Church – Knoxville, Iowa Saturday, January 29, 2010, at 10:30 a.m.
Rev. Joseph Andrews, officiating. Musical Selections Jim Kidder, organist “Old Rugged Cross” “In the Garden”.
Casket Bearers: Mike Vander Molen, Randy Des Camps, Jerry DeJong, Aaron DeJong, Scott Evans and
Dwight Robuck. Interment Graceland Cemetery – Knoxville, Iowa.
The family invites relatives and friends to the First Presbyterian Church for lunch following the committal service.
Visitation 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM. 01/28/2011. Knoxville Bybee & Davis Funeral Home, 301 North Second Street, Knoxville, Iowa 50138.
Service 10:30 AM 01/29/2011, Presbyterian Church, 409 S Parklane Dr., Knoxville IA 50138. 641-828-7669 641-828-7669.
Cemetery Graceland Cemetery.
For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the Knoxville Public Library or the United Presbyterian Women.
Online condolences may be left at bertrandfuneralhomes.com