Robert LeRoy Myren, 83, of Grinnell, IA passed away on April 6, 2024 surrounded by family at the

Mayflower homes in Grinnell.

Bob was born on March 21, 1941 to Irvineus Sylvester and Mary Catherine (Graves) Myren in Sioux City,

IA. He graduated from Maquoketa High School in 1960. He then earned a BA in Elementary Education at

Lakeland College in Wisconsin. Bob taught elementary school, moved to New York as a buyer for Kinney's

Shoes, then came back to Iowa to teach. In 1973, Bob came home and announced he was called to

change his life. He started Dubuque Seminary and earned a Master's of Divinity degree. Bob led

congregations in Potosi, WI, Sibley, IA, Clarksville, IA, the Cheyenne Reservation, Davenport, IA and

Nashua, IA. He retired after 45 years in the ministry. He and Linda moved to Grinnell in 2017.

On June 4, 1961 Bob was married to Linda Holtz at First Lutheran Church in Maquoketa, IA. They were

proud parents of Steven, Lori, David and Bobbi Jo.

Bob enjoyed music, singing, camping, clowning, swimming, cooking, playing cards and socializing. He

loved being with his grandchildren. Bob was known for being handy with tools and having a versatile set

of skills. He and Linda built their own home from plumbing and electrical work to refinishing fine

woodwork.

Bob adapted well to new situations, loved every job he ever held, and really cared about everyone. He

cried easily, readily offered praise, and taught his family that caring about others is the primary

responsibility of every human.

Bob is survived by his wife Linda; his children, Rev. Steven (Robin) Myren of Pennsburg, PA, Dr. Lori (Ray

Caron) Myren-Manbeck of Saint Louis Park, MN, David (Dr. Sharon Doerre) Myren of Austin, TX, and

Bobbi Jo (Jim) Boggs of Gilman, IA; grandchildren, Emily (Sam Runyan) Gomez, Andy (Britt) Myren,

Katherine Myren-Manbeck, Adrienne Myren-Manbeck, Alexander Myren, Raiya Myren, William Myren,

and Tiernan Boggs; 5 great grandchildren; and a brother, Richard "Dick" (Sandy) Myren.

Robert is predeceased by his parents.

Memorials will go to Re-Member (https://www.re-member.org/), in honor of Bob and Linda's year as

pastors on the Upper Cheyenne Reservation, and can be mailed in c/o Smith Funeral Home, PO Box 368,

Grinnell, IA 50112; mailed to the family (Linda Myren, 610 Broad Street, apt E9, Grinnell, IA 50112); or

sent directly through this link (https://www.re-member.org/memorial-gift). Re-member's Mission

Statement: Responding to immediate needs, we provide resources that improve the quality of life for

members of the Oglala Lakota Nation, and create meaningful opportunities to build understanding for

our volunteers.

A celebration will be held at Grinnell United Church of Christ in Grinnell, Iowa on Saturday, July 6, 1:00-

3:00 pm. Bob's favorite foods will be served and a short, informal program will be held at 2:00 pm. At

Bob's request, everyone is invited to laugh, hug, pray, sing, share their favorite stories, and celebrate his

life.