Robert "Bob" A. Johnston, 68 of rural Anamosa and formerly of Cedar Rapids, died peacefully at home on Sunday, June 9, 2013 following a short illness. Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday June 15th, 2013 at Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW, where full military rites will be provided by the Patrick Shanahan VFW Post #788. Bob was born July 2, 1944 in Cedar Rapids, the son of Karl and Dorothy (Scott) Johnston. He served in the US Army, First Armed Division, from 1967-1969 and was awarded a Purple Heart for contributions made in the Vietnam War. He was a life member of the VFW #788. Bob worked at Bowker Mechanical for many years. He was a member of Local 125, United Association of Plumbers and Pipe fitters and recently received recognition of 50 years service. In his short retirement, Bob enjoyed escaping the Iowa winters with his wife to Arizona where they spent time undertaking various building-improvement projects, fishing and riding their motorcycle. Robert is survived by his wife, Cheryl; a daughter Kelly Johnston of Porthcawl, Wales; step children, Gary (Cheryl) Rains of Atkins, Lisa (George) Almazan of Tucson, Arizona, Scot Rains of Davenport, Mark (Joyce) Rains of Cresco; seventeen grandchildren; three great grandchildren; a brother, Kenneth (Beverly) of Aitkin, Minnesota; a sister, Bonnie Montgomery of Vinton, IA; and his best bud, Barry. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Duane and Larry; and a son, Brett. Memorials may be directed to the family.