Born: July 22, 1933 - Deceased: December 13, 2020
Robert Edwards, 87, of Belleville, IL, born Saturday, July 22, 1933 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020 at his residence in Belleville, IL.
Bob was a machinist for Anheuser Busch for over 20 years. He was a member of Machinists District #9 and Lodge 353 Retiree Club I.A.M. & A.W. He served as a hydraulic instructor in the US Air Force from 1953-1957.
He was preceded in death by his:
- Parents, Michael and Alma, nee Marshall, Edwards
- Mother and father -in-law, Cecelia and Amos Cluck
- Brothers:
- Frank (Francis) Wisniewski
- Raymond (Stella) Edwards
Surviving are his:
- Wife, Evelyn, nee Cluck, Edwards of Belleville, IL
- Children:
- George (Billie) Edwards of Woodland, CO
- Kathy (Ralph) Fromme of St. Peters, MO
- Sisters-in-law:
- Catherine Gavach of Belleville, IL
- Dorothy Cluck
- Grandchildren:
- Clayton (Jessica) Edwards of Castle Rock, CO
- Zachary (Shavon) Pisors of Chesterfield, MO
- Britni Nail of Monument, CO
- Great-Grandchildren:
- Cree Nail
- Brynlee Edwards
- Special niece, Stefanie Gavach
Funeral: By Bob’s request, cremation was held. Services will be private.
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I have lived next to Bob since 2001. He was a great friend and neighbor. He will be missed. Thanks for being a good neighbor, Bob. And thanks for your military service. Rest easy