Robert L. Sweetland

Robert L. Sweetland, 75 of Rock Island died December 26, 2005 at Trinity Medical Center, Rock Island.
A memorial service will be held 11a.m. Friday, December 30, 2005 at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd, 6601-38th Ave., Moline.
Robert was born April 13, 1930 in Morris, WI to Parley Ivan and Gertrude Sweetland. He married Sandra McDaniel on September 20, 1991 in Davenport.
Robert was a truck driver for over 44 years working for Eagles for the last 20 years. He received the Million Mile award.
Robert was a Signal Corp veteran serving in the Army during the Korean Conflict. He enjoyed woodworking and loved to work on his old 1954 GMC truck. He also loved to fish and cook. He loved his family very much and enjoyed spending time with them and his two dogs Mopsy and Mandy.
SURVIVORS
Wife Sandra S. Sweetland
Children Marie (Bob) McNichols
Carol Imhof
Robin (Rick) Bourn
Scott Sweetland
Sandi Sweetland
Cathy (Gary) Moore
Pam (Dave) Swanson
Laura (Chris) Montag
Linda Murray
James (Jenny) Hickerson
Gene Keever
16 grandchildren
5 great grandchildren
Brother Dan (Tina) Sweetland
Sister Besse (Will) Moeller
Many nieces and nephews and many special friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, son Billy Sweetland, granddaughter Niccole , brother Parley Sweetland and sister Linda Bicek.
Online condolences may be expressed to Robert's family by visiting his obituary at
www.esterdahlmortuary.com