Bob Donels, 78, of Waterloo, died at Mercy Medical Center, Des Moines, Saturday, January 9, 2016, as a result of injuries received in an auto accident.

Robert R. Donnels was born January 18, 1937, in Ames, Iowa, son of Ray and Evelyn Hurlbut Donels. He married Beverly Joan Wilson October 1, 1961, in Newton, Iowa at First Lutheran Church.

Bob graduated Ames High School 1956 and Iowa State University with a BA in 1961. He held Planning jobs in Kansas City, Clinton, Macon, MO, Atlantic before coming to Waterloo. He was Senior Planner for Planning and Development in the Waterloo City Planning and Development Office for 13 years until retiring in 1999, then continuing to work part‑time until 2011.

Bob was a former elder, deacon, and President of Church Board of Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), and past president of Easy Risers Kiwanis Club. Bob was a huge Iowa State fan and also enjoyed golf and woodworking.

Survivors include his wife Beverly Donels of Waterloo; two sons, Bradly (Leslie) Donels of Murphy, TX and Brent (Krista) Donels of Waukee, Iowa; three grandchildren: Eric (Lacey) Donels, Adam and Jane Donels, Jackson and Olivia Donels; two step grandchildren Kellie and Eric Walker; two great grandchildren Meryl and Thomas Donels; and brother Bill (Sue) Donels of Springfield, Illinois.

He was preceded in death by his parents