Robert "Bob" Dean Mickelson, 82, of Solon, passed away peacefully, Monday, June 22, 2020 in his home, surrounded by his loving family.   Public visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, June 26, 2020 at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW, where everyone is encouraged to wear a mask and practice social distancing. Private Celebration of Life services will be Livestreamed starting at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 27, 2020 on Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Iowa City's Facebook page or www.gloriadeilive.org.  Friends and family are encouraged to view, leave a condolence during this time.  Burial will be in Morse Cemetery, near Solon.  Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids is in charge of Robert's arrangements.

Robert was born April 21, 1938, Webster City, the son of Melvin and Hazel (Wicks) Mickelson. He graduated from University High School in Iowa City and later attended the University of Iowa.  Following his time at Iowa, he served in the United States Army.  Bob was united in marriage to Barbara "Barb" Davis on September 4, 1960 in Iowa City.  He worked as a professional land surveyor and was a founding partner of MMS Consultants Inc. in Iowa City and Cedar Rapids.  Bob enjoyed fishing, golfing, watching sports, the Hawkeyes, and spending time with his family, especially the grandchildren.

Robert is survived by his wife Barbara; his sons Brad (Anita) Mickelson of Cedar Rapids and Matt (Cindy) Mickelson of Peoria, Arizona; four grandchildren Amanda (Sam) Kramer, Brandon Mickelson, Emily (Conor) Lynch and Tyler Mickelson; three great-grandchildren Brynlee and Alaina Kramer, and Kai Lynch; his sister Janet Lumpa of West Branch; his brother Keith (Jeanette) Mickelson of Stillwater, Minnesota; as well as his nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister LaVonne Cascio, his brothers LaVern Mickelson and Marvin Mickelson

Memorials may be directed to either the Solon Fire Department, Gloria Dei Lutheran, Solon Food Bank and or the Solon Public Library.