Robert Detrick

Robert "Bob" Detrick, 66, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, March 16, 2016. A visitation will be held from 12-7 p.m. on Friday, March 18, 2016, at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel where the family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. that evening. A funeral service will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 19th at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel with Pastor Jared Haley officiating. Interment will be at Forest Home Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established to Camp Courageous. Born April 9, 1949 in Mt. Pleasant, IA, Robert Lee was the son of Rex and Mildred (Bird) Detrick. His primary education was at the country schools of Bethany, Greenwood, and then Salem School. He attended Mt. Pleasant High School. On June 8, 1988, he married Sherriell Benge in Mt. Pleasant. Bob was a union carpenter and belonged to Union 410 in Ft. Madison. He retired in 2003. A devoted husband, father and family man, Bob was always helping others. A practical joker, he would sneak hot spicy food to unsuspecting friends. He enjoyed anything ornery with his grandkids including fireworks and Mouse Trap. Favorite hobbies included tinkering in his shop, photography, playing cards with friends, hunting and fishing. Survivors include his wife, Sherriell, of Mt. Pleasant, IA; children, Ted (Robin) Detrick of New London, IA, Kelly (Jeff) Wallace of Mt. Pleasant, IA and Chris (Jeff) Feehan of Salem, IA; step-children, Kelly Fitch of Shreveport, LA, Cindy (Eric) Halawith and Angela Fitch all of Mt. Pleasant, IA; a daughter of the heart, Emma Fitch of Mt. Pleasant, IA; 14 grandchildren, Levi, Garret and Zachary Detrick, Hannah, Matthew and Anthony Feehan, Jake and Nate Wallace, Liam and Teague Halawith, and Kelsey, Nikolas and Alyssa Fitch; a brother, Dennis (Sharon) Detrick; and a sister, Fonda Arbogast all of Mt. Pleasant, IA. Preceding him in death were his parents; a granddaughter; 2 brothers, Larry and Jim Detrick; and a sister, Donna Shaw. Cemetery Details Forest Home Cemetery South Walnut Street Mt. Pleasant, IA, 52641 Visitation MAR 18. 12:00 PM - 07:00 PM Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel 709 Mapleleaf Drive Mt Pleasant, IA, US, 52641 olsonpowell@lisco.com Funeral Service MAR 19. 10:00 AM Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel 709 Mapleleaf Drive Mt Pleasant, IA, US, 52641 olsonpowell@lisco.com Family will be present MAR 19. 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel 709 Mapleleaf Drive Mt Pleasant, IA, US, 52641 olsonpowell@lisco.com