Robert "Smoky" G. Hansemann, 84, of Hampton, IL, died Friday, January, 2, 2015, at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf, IA.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 7, 2015, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., 6601 38th Avenue, Moline. Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, January 6, 2015, at the funeral home. Burial will be at Hampton Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to a charity of your choice.
Smoky was born on March 20, 1930, in Detroit, MI, the son of Gustav O. and Frieda A. Neischultz Hansemann. He married Lee R. Armstrong on June 19, 1976, in Canada. He was a veteran, having proudly served the United States Marine Corps. from August 27, 1951 to August 26, 1953.
Smoky worked as an engineering manager for McLaughlin Body in Moline, retiring on October 29, 1995. He previously worked for Chrysler Motor Co. He was a member of the V.F.W. in Hastings, NE and enjoyed gardening and the outdoors. Smoky was a big family man with a great sense of humor.
Survivors include his loving wife, Lee
Children Kurt (Mary Kolberg) Hansemann Traverse City, MI
René (Tom Fanning) Hansemann Birmingham, MI
Kris Hansemann Irvine, CA
Eric (Elaine) Hansemann Washington, MI
Lisa (Kris) Houser Davenport, IA
Grandchildren Beth (Brent Payeur) Hansemann
Sara Hansemann
Amy (Tim) Russel
Richard Lesko
Lauren Hansemann
Erica Hansemann
Wyatt Houser
Taylor Houser
He was preceded in death by his parents and his cousin, James.
Online condolences may be left for his family by visiting esterdahl.com.
Visitation Details
Tuesday, January 6th, 2015, 3:00pm - 7:00pm, Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory
Service Details
Wednesday, January 7th, 2015, 10:00am, Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory
Interment Details
Hampton Township Cemetery