Robert "Doc" Docker, 90 of Council Bluffs, Iowa, formerly of rural Red Oak, Iowa John Robert Docker was born near Red Oak on October 13, 1924 to Bernard and Mabel (Olson) Docker in Montgomery County, Iowa. He passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2015 at the Bethany Lutheran Home, Council Bluffs, Iowa at the age of 90 years, 5 months and 2 days. He attended rural schools, graduated from Red Oak in 1942, and then attended Red Oak Junior College for one year. He was a wartime farm laborer and member of Ground Observer Corps. Robert was united in marriage to Ruth Brown on April 26, 1959 in Omaha, Nebraska. Robert farmed 40 years in Montgomery County. In 1985, Robert and Ruth moved to Council Bluffs and managed the North Avenue Tower Apartments for 11 years, retiring in 1996. Robert had been an active church member serving on the boards and volunteering. During Robert's years on the farm and in Council Bluffs, he reported the weather to KMA radio in Shenandoah, Iowa. This was known as "Doc's Weather Report". After retirement, he enjoyed taking long walks, doing lawn and garden work, maintenance care for the church, traveling with his wife, and attending antique farm equipment shows all over the Midwest. Most importantly, Robert treasured spending time with his family. Robert was preceded into death by daughter LaVonne (Docker) Smith and son John Robert Docker Jr., brother Joseph Edward Docker, and his parents. Robert is survived by his wife Ruth (Brown) Docker, daughters Judy Wolz of Bellevue, NE, Connie Mellott and husband Steve of Emerson, Janelle Durlin and husband Scott of Orange City, FL; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother Bernard Docker and wife Delores of Red Oak; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. May God bless his memory and give strength to those who mourn. Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, March 21, 2015 at 2:00 PM at Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home Rev. Michael Harvey, Officiating Visitation with the family will be held from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM at the Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home Memorials to the Montgomery County Historical Society. Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
