Robert "Bob" Edward Cram

Robert (Bob) Edward Cram, 35, of Mount Vernon and formerly from Tipton, passed away suddenly on Monday, October 3, 2016. Friends and family may gather Friday, October 7, 2016 for a time of remembrance from 9:30-11:00 am at Fry Funeral Home, Tipton. A Celebration of Life Service will begin immediately following at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Nate Kennedy officiating. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund in Bob's honor has been established. Online condolences may be shared at www.fryfuneralhome.com. Bob entered this world on November 18, 1980 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to Dennis and Sally Cram (Osborn). He attended Tipton High School and later earned his GED. Bob furthered his education in Washington at ITT where he was the class Valedictorian. He returned to Iowa after living several years in Washington and was employed as a CAD Technician at Metal Design Systems in Cedar Rapids. "Uncle Bob" to many, Bob loved his nieces and nephews and the time he could share with them as well as his friends and extended family. Other activities Bob enjoyed were Frisbee golf and Raiders Football; fishing and beating his Dad at golf. Bob had a contagious smile that he shared with all he crossed paths with. Gone too soon, his memory will forever be in many hearts. Surviving Bob are his parents, sister, Kellee (Jeremy) Oxley; nieces, Anistyn and Layla; nephew, Oakley, all from Tipton; grandparents, Bob and Marj Cram; Aunt Linda Cram, Chandler, AZ; good friends, Faron Drager family, Bennett, Joey Stout family, West Branch; honorary family (the card group), Lysle Regennitter family, Gene Conrad family, Denny Flynn family and Steve Rose family. Preceding Bob were his grandparents, Edward and Laura Jane Osborn.