Robert J. Vosdingh, 73, of Cedar Rapids, died June 5, 2017.

Bob was born December 12, 1943 in Cedar Rapids, the son of John and Mildred A. (Navin) Vosdingh.  He graduated from Jefferson High School in 1961, where he met his future bride.  Bob proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps for eight years as an Air Traffic Controller.  Bob married Marilyn Mumm on December 14, 1962.

Bob was a long-time member of the Cedar Valley Detachment of the Marine Corps League.  He had many different career opportunities and retired from GSTC in Walford, Iowa.  Bob enjoyed spending time with his family and was an avid reader.

Bob is survived by his wife, Marilyn; daughters Jodie (Michael) Kemp, Rhonda Vosdingh (Brad Astor), and Chris (Jim) Upah; son, Daniel Vosdingh; grandchildren Sarah Kemp, Bethany Astor, Noah, and Upah, Devin and Taylor Vosdingh; and sisters Mary Alida Taylor and Mildred Ann Heinze; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Lillian Ralston Woods, and a niece Linda Sulzner.

A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held Wednesday, June 7, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. followed by followed by military rites by the Marine Corps League at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre, 2121 Bowling Street SW in Cedar Rapids. Luncheon following immediately at The Avacentre. Inurnment will be held at Hala Cemetery near Swisher on Thursday, June 8, 2017.

Donations may be made in lieu of flowers to the Marine Corps League, earmarked for the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight, Cedar Valley Detachment, Marine Corps League, c/o Dave Schiel, 6110 1st Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52405.

The family would like to thank all the staff at Mercy Hospice for their loving care of Bob.