Robert M. O'Dell

Robert M. O’Dell, 57, of Forest City, died peacefully on Thursday, May 31, 2012, at home with his family by his side after a valiant battle with Lou Gehrig’s disease. Upon his wishes he was cremated. Graveside committal services in Memorial Park Cemetery will be held 2:00 P.M. June 5, 2012. Military honors will be conducted by the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Robert M. O’Dell memorial fund in care of the family. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com Robert M. O’Dell was born August 5, 1954 in Mason City, Iowa the son of William and Donna (Hall) O’Dell. He graduated from Mason City High School. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1972, serving in Vietnam and was honorably discharged in 1978. He was married to Linda Lance on June 12, 1971 in Bethany, MO. Robert enjoyed the time he spent with his family, especially his grandchildren. He also loved his dogs. He is survived by his wife, Linda of Forest City; daughter, Valerie O’Dell (Brooklynn, Audrey and Jakob) of Forest City; sons, Robert O’Dell and wife Christine (Colby and Sidney) of Cedar Rapids, IA and Patrick O’Dell and wife Jill (Jennifer); mother, Donna O’Dell of Mason City; brother, William O’Dell and wife Kathy of Alaska; mother and father in-law, DeLoss and Marie Lance. Robert was preceded in death by his father, William O’Dell in 2008 and sister-in-law, Brenda Tresian in 2010.

Cemetery:
Memorial Park Cemetery

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Robert M. O’Dell memorial fund in care of the family.

Visitation:
Upon his wishes he was cremated.

Service:
Graveside committal services in Memorial Park Cemetery will be held 2:00 P.M. June 5, 2012. Military honors will be conducted by the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association.