Robert Allen "Bob" Hicks, age 77, of Emerson, Iowa, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2022, at his home. Bob was born September 8, 1945, in Red Oak, Iowa, the son of Robert T. and Vivian (DeBolt) Hicks. He was raised near Emerson, Iowa, and graduated from Nishna Valley High School in 1963. Robert was united in marriage to Mary Jean Clark on January 28, 1968, in Glenwood, Iowa. They lived all of their married life in the Emerson, Iowa, area where he farmed. He served in the Iowa Army National Guard for many years and was a 50 plus year member of the American Legion Post 575 of Emerson, Iowa. Bob also served as a board member for the Emerson State Bank, Nishna Valley Schools, Emerson Cemetery, and the Emerson Community Development Corporation (ECDC). He was also a longtime member of the Oaks Community Church.

Preceding him in death were his parents and son, Chad Hicks. Survivors include his wife: Mary Hicks of Emerson, IA; son: Sean Hicks and fiancé Erin Hausen of Emerson, IA; daughter: Erin Junge and husband Adam of Underwood, IA; grandchildren: Madison Gerjevic of Council Bluffs, IA and Chloe and Axel Junge of Underwood, IA; sister: Joanne Olson and husband Ralph of Red Oak, IA; brother: Don Hicks and wife Linda of Stanton, IA; and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held 1 PM Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at the Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in the Emerson, Iowa Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be held from 5-7 PM Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at the Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel.

Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.