Robert Wayne Zellmer

Robert Wayne Zellmer, age 50, of Des Moines, formerly of Bussey, Iowa, passed away Sunday, March 7, 2010. Bob was born on July 17, 1959 in Knoxville to Donald and Sandra (Marshall) Zellmer. He grew up in Pershing, and graduated from Twin Cedars High School, class of 1977. He was a carpenter throughout his life. He enjoyed: fishing, hunting, singing and playing his guitar, cooking, and especially enjoyed hunting mushrooms. Bob was an outdoorsman, and was known as a modern day mountain man. He was a very caring person, and was always available to lend a hand. Bob is survived by his parents, Donald and Sandra of Bussey; two sisters, Donna Hutchinson of Knoxville, and Cathy (Mark) Reed of Bussey; two brothers, Gary Zellmer, and Roger (Kim) Zellmer both of Bussey, and a host of nieces and nephews.