Robert Elliott

Robert William Elliott, 87 years of age, of Waterloo, IA, died at Bethany Life Nursing Home on Feb 10, 2025. A private burial will take place in the Violet Hill Cemetery in Perry. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.caldwellparrish.com

He was born to Mark and Helen Elliott on June 6, 1937. In 1957 he married Lorene E. Godwin, who passed away in 2008. From this marriage came 3 children, their spouses, grandchildren and great grandchildren. In 2010, he married Karen K. McCoy who brought 3 children, their spouses, grand children and great grandchildren.

In 1961, Robert joined the Iowa State Patrol, completing a successful and rewarding career in 1997.

Every family has its secrets. One that Robert wouldn't want you to know, is that he cared for Lorene, at home, throughout her struggle with Alzheimer's. Another, that he would want you to know, and that he shared, was and is faith in Jesus Christ as your savior. This last one, I'm not as sure about, but it was our last laugh together, and he seemed proud of himself. While in the hospital, in December, the nurses didn't seem to be responding quickly enough to his often used "need help" button. So he finally called 911 and requested a nurse. They are not happy when you do that. He did it twice.