William Robert Muck, 61 of Colona, died September 8, 2008 at his home.
Cremation rites will be accorded. A memorial service will be 12 p.m. Sunday, October 5, 2008 at the East Moline American Legion Post #227. Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. is assisting the family.
Bill was born June 3, 1947 in Colfax, IA to William Robert and Fannie Agnes (Hummel) Muck.
Bill was owner and operator of Bill's Tree Service, Colona. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He was the former director of Niabi Zoo. He was an avid golfer and was a member of Oakwood Country Club. He enjoyed flying remote controlled airplanes, bowling at Milan Classic Lanes, playing in many Euchre clubs, and gambling on the riverboats. Bill was a very giving and charitable man. He will be surely missed.
He is survived by
Children William Robert Muck Texas
Bryan Robert Muck Moline
Billy Robert Muck Moline
Grandchildren Lindsey Muck
Brylee Muck
Jonathan Duncan
Beloved Companion Marilyn Conduff Moline
Step Children James Michael (Clarissa) Conduff
Jamie Michelle Conduff
Jodi Melissa Conduff
Step Grandchildren Jordan and Zack Conduff
Damian Michael Huff
Sisters Myrna (Edward) Bunn Colfax, IA
Marty Mulihan Collins, IA
Best friends Dave and Mary Whipple
He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters Mary Ann Slaybaugh and Marilyn Kay Moffit. Online condolences may be expressed to Bill's family by visiting his obituary at
www.esterdahlmortuary.com