1933
Robert
2006
Robert Hoover
January 26, 1933 — May 31, 2006
Robert Hoover, age 73 of Rock Island died Wednesday, May 31, 2006 at his residence.
Per his wishes, his body has been donated to science for medical research. There will be no services. Memorials may be made to the Q.C.A.W.C. Quad City Animal Welfare Center, 724 W. 2nd Street, Milan, IL 61264. Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. Moline is assisting the family.
Bob was born January 26, 1933 in Waterloo, IA the son of Charles and Lois Pearle Henry Hoover. He married Marjorie Cherrington on June 20, 1951 in Rock Island.
Bob was employed as a semi driver for Spector Freight Co. and Central Transport retiring on January 31, 1990 after 34 years. Bob then worked as a semi driving instructor with Scott Community College both in the classroom and in the semi, he also did volunteer work with the Robert Young Center. He was a 1950 graduate of Rock Island High School and was a member of Teamsters Local 371. In his free time he enjoyed hunting, fishing and taking care of his animals.
Suvivors include
Wife
4 Children Bob (Becky) Hoover Moline
Mark (-) Hoover Oak Creek, WI
Amber (Jeff) Moritz Rock Island
Kim (-) Quinn Washington, IA
12 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren
Mother Lois Pearle Hoover Rock Island
He was preceded in death by his father.
The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Oppenheimer and his staff as well as Trinity Pathway Hospice especially the care given by Linda and Barb.
Online condolences may be expressed to Bob's family by visiting his obituary at www.esterdahlmortuary.com
Per his wishes, his body has been donated to science for medical research. There will be no services. Memorials may be made to the Q.C.A.W.C. Quad City Animal Welfare Center, 724 W. 2nd Street, Milan, IL 61264. Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. Moline is assisting the family.
Bob was born January 26, 1933 in Waterloo, IA the son of Charles and Lois Pearle Henry Hoover. He married Marjorie Cherrington on June 20, 1951 in Rock Island.
Bob was employed as a semi driver for Spector Freight Co. and Central Transport retiring on January 31, 1990 after 34 years. Bob then worked as a semi driving instructor with Scott Community College both in the classroom and in the semi, he also did volunteer work with the Robert Young Center. He was a 1950 graduate of Rock Island High School and was a member of Teamsters Local 371. In his free time he enjoyed hunting, fishing and taking care of his animals.
Suvivors include
Wife
4 Children Bob (Becky) Hoover Moline
Mark (-) Hoover Oak Creek, WI
Amber (Jeff) Moritz Rock Island
Kim (-) Quinn Washington, IA
12 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren
Mother Lois Pearle Hoover Rock Island
He was preceded in death by his father.
The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Oppenheimer and his staff as well as Trinity Pathway Hospice especially the care given by Linda and Barb.
Online condolences may be expressed to Bob's family by visiting his obituary at www.esterdahlmortuary.com
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