1928
Robert
2004
Robert L. Nelson
March 3, 1928 — September 4, 2004
Robert L. Nelson age 76 of Moline died Saturday, September 4, 2004, at Friendship Manor, Rock Island.
Funeral services will be 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 8, 2004, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Moline
Visitation will be on Tuesday from 5:00-7:00 at Esterdahl Mortuary, Ltd. 6601-38th Avenue, Moline , with a Masonic Service at 7:00. Memorials may be made to Skills, Inc. or Shriners Hospital for Children, Chicago,IL. Entombment will be at Moline Memorial Park.
Robert was born March 3, 1928 in Green Bay, WI , to Ernest and Amanda Wulf Nelson. He married Patience Anderson on November 21, 1952 ,in Moline.
Robert was a paint and decal chemist for 37 years at Deere and Company , retiring in 1992.
Robert was a US Navy veteran serving from 1946-1948. He graduated from Augustana College in 1951. He retired as pastor of Green River United Methodist Church in 1998 after serving 34 years. He was Past Master of Silvis Lodge No. 898 AF & AM and Moline Lodge No. 1014 AF & AM. He was also a member of the Philo Lodge, Port Byron ,and Scottish Rite Bodies, Valley of Moline. He was on Moline City Council for the 7th Ward. He was also Chair of the Planning Commission for the City of Moline and a Board Member of Skills, Inc.
SURVIVORS
Spouse Patience Nelson
Son Eric (Carol) Nelson
Daughters Nancy (Gary Arnett) Michl
Martha (Larry) Huntley
Diana (Ivan) Cavazos
Grandchildren Jason, Evan, Brett, & Brian Nelson
Elisha Cavazos Arguello & Josh Cavazos
Rachel, Alex, & Sarah Michl
Funeral services will be 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 8, 2004, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Moline
Visitation will be on Tuesday from 5:00-7:00 at Esterdahl Mortuary, Ltd. 6601-38th Avenue, Moline , with a Masonic Service at 7:00. Memorials may be made to Skills, Inc. or Shriners Hospital for Children, Chicago,IL. Entombment will be at Moline Memorial Park.
Robert was born March 3, 1928 in Green Bay, WI , to Ernest and Amanda Wulf Nelson. He married Patience Anderson on November 21, 1952 ,in Moline.
Robert was a paint and decal chemist for 37 years at Deere and Company , retiring in 1992.
Robert was a US Navy veteran serving from 1946-1948. He graduated from Augustana College in 1951. He retired as pastor of Green River United Methodist Church in 1998 after serving 34 years. He was Past Master of Silvis Lodge No. 898 AF & AM and Moline Lodge No. 1014 AF & AM. He was also a member of the Philo Lodge, Port Byron ,and Scottish Rite Bodies, Valley of Moline. He was on Moline City Council for the 7th Ward. He was also Chair of the Planning Commission for the City of Moline and a Board Member of Skills, Inc.
SURVIVORS
Spouse Patience Nelson
Son Eric (Carol) Nelson
Daughters Nancy (Gary Arnett) Michl
Martha (Larry) Huntley
Diana (Ivan) Cavazos
Grandchildren Jason, Evan, Brett, & Brian Nelson
Elisha Cavazos Arguello & Josh Cavazos
Rachel, Alex, & Sarah Michl
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