Robert Lee Carlson, 76, of Moline, died Thursday, February 15, 2007 at Trinity Medical Center, Rock Island.
Cremation Rites have been accorded. Memorial Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, February 18, 2007 at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. 6601-38th Ave., Moline. Inurnment will be held at National Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Marine Corp League Illowa Chapter Scholarship Fund.
Bob was born April 5, 1930 in Moline, the son of Carl Peter and Grace (Bull) Carlson. He married Gloria Cruse in 1956 in Moline.
He had retired from the Maybelline Cosmetics Co., working in sales.
Bob was an U.S. Navy veteran and currently a member of the Marine Corps League, Illowa Chapter. He volunteered in various different organizations such as Toys for Tots, Habitiat for Humanity, and Arrowhead Ranch. He loved to be with his family and was always involved in his children's activities as they were growing up.
Survivors
Wife
Daughters Elizabeth Carlson (Jim) East Moline
Andrea (John) Bain Bettendorf
Son Chris Carlson Rock Island
Grandchildren Sean and Christie Bain
3 special nephews Tim (Julie) Wilson
Mark (Cathy) Wilson
Steve (Pam) Wilson
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister.
Online condolences may be expressed to Robert's family by visiting his obituary at www.esterdahlmortuary.com.