March 28, 2024

Robert G. Outhouse Jr.

Sept. 17, 2018

Robert Glen Outhouse Jr., 73, passed away Monday evening, Sept. 17, 2018, at the Skiff Medical Center in Newton. A time of remembrance and celebration of life will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 22 at Pence-Reese Funeral Home in Newton, who has been entrusted with the arrangements. Burial will be in the Confidence Cemetery in Wayne County. In lieu of flowers memorials may be designated to Robert’s family.

Robert was born May 1, 1945, in Des Moines. The son of Robert Glen Outhouse Sr. and Louise (Sass) Outhouse, he was a graduate of the North Senior High School in Des Moines.

On Jan. 13, 1968, Robert was united in marriage with Dana Mae Petty in Nebraska. He was employed by the Maytag Company in Newton, retiring from the assembly department. He enjoyed hunting, camping, riding motorcycles and wintering in Arizona.

Robert is survived by his wife, Dana; a son, Robert Allen (Meg) Outhouse; a daughter, Julia Renee (Chris) Anderson; grandson, Corbin Anderson; his brother, John (Teri) Martin; and many good family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Online condolences may be left for the family at pencefh.com.