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.
1 Comment To "Robert Edwards"
#1 Comment By keith gould On December 27, 2020 @ 3:49 pm
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