Robert Marlin Satterly

Robert Marlin Satterly, 94, of Waynesville, passed away Friday, April 30, 2010, at Sunset Village of the Ozarks, St. Robert, Missouri. Robert was born on September 14, 1915, in Lee County, Iowa, to S.O. and Nellie (Poole) Satterly. He is survived by one sister, Mina Lou Wallace, of Hamilton, Illinois; two daughters, Sharon Pankey, San Diego, CA, and Linda Olney, Waynesville, MO; sons-in law Eugene Pankey and Roger Olney; six grandchildren; Jared Pankey, Panama City, Panama, Joel Pankey and his wife Jessica, Port Angeles, Washington, Andrew Pankey, San Diego, CA, Kymberly (Olney) McCall and husband Jimmy, and Ryan Olney, Waynesville MO, Rush Olney, Kansas City, MO; and five great grandchildren, Alexis Olney, Aidan Pankey, Torrey and Calley McCall, Jackson Pankey, and two sisters-in-law, Betty Warrington and Irene Cutler, and numerous nieces and nephews. Robert was a Veteran of WWII, enlisting in the Infantry in 1942, and was stationed at several United States Army Installations and later in North Africa. He was discharged as a 2nd Lt. in January of 1946. Prior to and after his military time Bob worked as an auto body mechanic for Ramey Motor Company and later owned and operated his own auto body shop from 1955 until 1961, at which time he went to work for the United States Postal Service eventually becoming Farmington Postmaster until he retired in 1978. He also owned and operated Bob’s Gun Shop in Farmington, and maintained his Federal Firearms License for over 50 years where he bought, sold, repaired, and collected firearms as a hobby/business. Bob was an active member in the Farmington community, serving on the school board, city council, Farmington Methodist Church Board, Boy Scout Council, Rainbow Dads, O.E.S., county and local historical societies, Van Buren County Development Association, Iowa Corvair Society and as sponsor of the local Junior Rifle Marksmanship Program. As a 65 year member of the American Legion, he was at one time Commander for both the County and the Richardson - Anthony Post # 231. He was a 69 year member of the Mt. Moriah Masonic Lodge # 27, and a Life Member of 30th Infantry Division Association, Pioneer Historical Society, Van Buren County Historical Society, and National Rifle Association. Bob was also an avid collector of coins, Hummel figurines, commemorative plates, firearms, and was an excellent carpenter, electrician, cabinet maker, plumber, and gunsmith. He also took great pride in his restoration of a 1965 Corvair that he would drive to local and area car shows. He was preceded in death by his wife Nellie, three brothers; Willard, Glenn, and Dale, and two sisters, Marge Ramey, and Virginia Saboski. Funeral services were held at 12:00 Noon, Saturday, May 8, 2010 in the Farmington Methodist Church of Farmington, Iowa with Pastor Paul Rekward officiating. The songs “Have Thine Own Way, Lord” and “Amazing Grace” were played. Serving as flag bearer was Aidan Pankey and serving as escorts were Ryan Olney, Rush Olney, Jared Pankey, Joel Pankey, A.J. Pankey, Kym Olney, Jimmy McCall and Glenn Satterly. Burial with military honors followed in the Green Glade Cemetery of Farmington, Iowa. Military honors were provided by the American Legion Richardson – Anthony Post 231 of Farmington. Services were under the direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville/St. Robert. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Robert Satterly and may be left at the funeral home.

Robert Marlin Satterly

September 14, 1915 - April 30, 2010