Robert P. Takes, 84, of Cascade, Iowa passed away, Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at his home in Cascade, Iowa.

Friends and relatives of Bob may call from 3 to 8 p.m., Friday, August 3, 2018 at the Reiff Funeral Home in Cascade, Iowa, where a wake service will be held at 2:30 p.m., and a Knights of Columbus Rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m. Friends may also call after 9:00 a.m., Saturday, August 4, 2018 at the funeral Home. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, August 4, 2018 at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Cascade, Iowa, with Rev. Douglas Loecke Presiding. Burial will be held in Calvary Cemetery in Cascade, Iowa.

He was born January 8, 1934 in Cascade, Iowa, son of Paul and Sybil K. (Davis) Takes. He received his education in the former St. Martin’s school in Cascade. On May 26, 1955 he was united in marriage to Rita Sadler at Sacred Heart Catholic church in Fillmore, Iowa.

He was employed at Cascade Lumber and Mfg. in Cascade for 53 years. During his retirement Bob drove for the Monastery delivering caskets. Bob was a very social, caring, genuine, hard working and selfless person.
He was a member of St. Matthias Parish in Cascade, Iowa, a member of the Cascade Knights of Columbus Council #930, the 4th Degree Dubourg Assembly #1573. Bob was the President of the following: Tri-State Historical Society, JC’s, Library Board, Aquin School Board, St. Martin’s School Board and the Aquin Booster Club. Bob was a dedicated life-long Chicago Bears fan.

He is survived by his wife, Rita Takes of Cascade, IA; four children, Cliff (Kathy) Takes of Anamosa, IA, Diane (Don) Stephenson of Cedar Rapids, IA, Steve Takes of Mount Vernon, IA, A.J. (& girlfriend, Lori) Takes of Cascade, IA; 4 grandchildren, Chelsea, Brittany, Robbie and Shae; 2 great grandchildren, Braylen and Emma.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one grandson, Jason Stephenson in 2005; one daughter-in-law, Chris Takes in 2009.

In lieu of flowers the family is requesting that memorials be made to the Cascade Historical Society in memory of Robert P. Takes.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.reifffuneralhomeinc.com