Robert Joseph Meehan Jr.

Robert Joseph Meehan Jr. passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2020 at the age of 34. A visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 20, 2020 at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home in Urbandale, Iowa. Bobby was born on October 12, 1985 to Robert and Anne (Oponski) Meehan Sr. in Des Moines, Iowa. He came into the world 6 weeks early, at a whopping 3 pounds 1 ½ ounces. He spent the 1st month of his life in the hospital getting up to 5 pounds, so he could come home. After that, he was unstoppable. Following graduation from Valley High School he went on to Iowa State & DMACC studying art. Bobby was a talented artist who did amazing drawings and tattoo designs. Growing up, Bobby also pursued skate boarding and racing both cars & motorcycles (like his dad). Bobby also enjoyed snow skiing. A little adventure into the woods, on a ski run in Copper Mountain, won him the nickname “Dances with Porcupines”. Above all, he cherished spending time with family, friends, and his cat, Go-Buddy Weeble. Bobby loved every type of game from online games, to board games, to bowling & Bingo. Everyone who knew Bobby will miss his caring personality. He was always there for his friends, and family. But what will be missed most, was his very sharp wit and sarcastic sense of humor. Nobody could make you laugh like Bobby. Often, over the silliest things. He was known for pranks, like freezing a coworker’s keys in a cup of ice, and sending a friend a participation ribbon (he’d won in school) for her “participation” in life. But sometimes it was just the little happy clap (with a devious laugh) when he’d come up with some mischief, or the finger guns. Nobody made finger guns funnier than Bobby. He was a legendary character, that touched so many lives. A very bright light in this world, extinguished far too soon, leaving a darkness in the world of those who loved him. Bobby is survived by his mom and step dad, Anne Meehan & Brahim Bouhaik; and his grandfather Ken Meehan, as well as many extended family members. He was preceded in death by his father Bob Meehan Sr; his grandfather Al Oponski Sr.; and his grandmothers Judy Oponski & Lorraine Meehan. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be directed to Bobby’s mother, Anne, to cover funeral expenses. Any unused funds will be donated to the Animal Rescue League of Iowa, in support of Bobby’s love for animals. Online condolences can be expressed at www.caldwellparrish.com