Robert (Bob) Krousie
Robert (Bob) Calvin Krousie, 81, of Waterville passed away peacefully Sunday, March 8, 2026 surrounded by family and friends, following a brief battle with cancer. A private family inurnment will be held at the Rossville Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Robert was born May 29, 1944, to Robert and Mildred (Martens) Krousie of rural Postville. Bob attended school in the Monona School District. Through his years of employment, Bob held positions with the Volney and Anamosa Creameries, before moving to Cedar Rapids, working various jobs at local manufacturing companies. In 2007, he retired after 20-plus years with PMX Industries.
In retirement, Bob and his fiancée, Helen, built a home in the Waterville area where they enjoyed gardening and taking care of their expansive property. Bob enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, foraging for morels in the spring, and anything involving the outdoors.
He was very proud of all of his children and grandchildren, and enjoyed spending time with them. In addition, Bob enjoyed playing Yahtzee and going to the casino. He had many friends and knew how to have a good time. Bob lived life to the fullest.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Jim; a sister-in-law, Linda (Terry) Krousie; and a niece, Tracey (Krousie) Lyons.
Bob is survived by his daughter, Renee (Greg) Hill; his sons, Robert (Dawn) Krousie and Jon (Kristin) Krousie; his grandchildren, Stephanie Hill, Courtney (Dane) Schaffer, Spencer Hill, Camille Krousie, Olivia (Zach) Townsend, Clay Krousie, Ashlyn Krousie, Cade Krousie, and Teagan Krousie; three great-grandchildren, Kollyns and Axel Townsend, and Dax Schaffer; as well as many nieces and nephews.
He is also survived by his fiancée, Helen McGeough; her children, Michele, Emily, Morgan, and Erica; her 11 grandchildren; and her three great-grandchildren. Bob was blessed to have a treasured relationship with his ‘BFF’, Herman King, who shared his home with Bob and his family through Bob’s hospice journey. His surviving siblings include Terry Krousie, Mike (Kathy) Krousie, Barb (Mike) Schulte, and Kevin (Ellen) Krousie, as well as a sister-in-law, Anita (Jim) Krousie.
Leonard-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Monona assisted the family with arrangements.
