Robert Sion, 89, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Sunday, October 21, 2018, at the Ed and Donna Hemphill Hospice at Unity Point.  Services will be 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW, with Imam Taha Tawil of The Mother Mosque, presiding with burial to follow in Muslim National Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until service time Tuesday at the chapel.

Robert was born November 30, 1928 in Cimarron, Kansas, the son of Sam and Zerifie (Elkadri) Sion.  The family moved to Dearborn, Michigan, where Bob graduated from Fordson High School.  As a young boy, Bob sold newspapers at the front gate of Ford Motor Company, both morning and night.  He enjoyed working on the Chicago Northwestern Railroad, driving truck, roofing and carpentry, but his dream was to open his own tavern.  He owned and operated Bob's Hide-A-Way I and II, retiring in 1991.  He loved spending time with his great friend Revere Joe Joseph and was a huge Packers and Michigan fan.  Bob also enjoyed playing pool and operating the Inner City Pool League for more than 40 years.  He was a fellow Mason and Shriner for over 50 years.

Robert is survived by his wife of 52 years Jan; his children Bob (Alanna) Sion, Mike (Paula) Sion, Sue (Bob) McCue, and Amy (Gary) Price; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings Art, Faye, Al and Mabel.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to The Shriner's Childrens Hospital in his name.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the "angels" at Unity Point Hospice for their loving care of Robert and his family.