Robert V. Hays, 80, of Morning Sun, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025, on the farm in Morning Sun. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 11, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the Snyder & Hollenbaugh Funeral & Cremation Services of Mediapolis. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at the Sharon RP Church. Burial will be in the Sharon RP Church Cemetery with full military rites. Following the committal service, a time of food and fellowship will be held at the church. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established at the funeral home in memory of Robert. Online condolences may be left at www.sandhfuneralservice.com.
Robert Veale Hays was born on February 9, 1945, in Morning Sun, Iowa the son of John Milford and Margaret (Beck) Hays. He was a 1963 graduate of Mediapolis High School and graduated from the University of Iowa with a degree in engineering. Robert proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was united in marriage to Leslie Giles in Texas who passed on March 3, 2000. Robert later was united in marriage to Debra Kay Barker on December 29, 2005, in Glenwood, Iowa. Robert was a Civil Engineer for Peter Kiewit, serving as Unit District Supervisor. He was a member of the Sharon RP Church and the Morning Sun American Legion. Robert enjoyed collecting tractors and antiques, tinkering, visiting with family and friends and spending time with his great granddaughter, Kelby. He was a wonderful, caring and generous husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend.
Robert will be deeply missed by his wife, Debra of Morning Sun; his children, Denine Greco of Council Bluffs, Troy Gillam of Council Bluffs, Kaleb Hays of Council Bluffs and Kelsey Hays of Des Moines; grandchildren, Marina Greco of Omaha, Amanda Greco of Omaha, Mariah Greco of Omaha; great grandchildren Kelby Greco, Lavinia Greco and one on the way; nephew, John Hays of Washington and nieces, Kathy (Barry) Heilman of Yarmouth and Becky Hays of San Diego.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, John Hays and Bill Hays and niece, Peggy Hays.
