Robert "Bob" Sewall

Robert Benford "Bob" Sewall, 91, of Casa Grande died on Jan. 23, 2014, at home with his family by his side.

Mr. Sewall moved to Casa Grande as a retired school maintenance supervisor, then hauled the Casa Grande Dispatch and sister publications for nearly 27 years before retiring again.

He was born on Sept. 29, 1922, in St. Louis Park, Minn., and was a son of Ralph and Evelyn Sewall. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. He later supervised 100 school custodians, groundskeepers and laundry workers in his hometown and also was a volunteer firefighter for 20 years. He moved with his wife, Lucille, to Casa Grande after visiting the community a few times. In 1975 he began hauling newspapers for the Dispatch and sister publications.

He was active in the Christian Church of Casa Grande and sang in the choir. He loved going to church, hanging out with his grandchildren, buying cars, camping, fishing, riding around in his RV, golfing and going to casinos. He was known as a social butterfly.

Survivors include a son, Michael Sewall of Minnesota; a daughter, Cheryl Gutierrez of Casa Grande; a sister, Marlene Avona of California; five grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife; a daughter, Marsha Stagg; three brothers, Billy, Gene and Vernon Sewall; and a sister, Jeanette Hatcher.

The celebration of life will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at J. Warren Funeral Services, Cole & Maud The Gardens Chapel, with Pastor Dave Eleiott officiating.