1932
Robert
2014
Robert J. Swiatkiewicz
January 3, 1932 — November 30, 2014
Robert "Mr. Bob" J. Swiatkiewicz, 82, of Knoxville, IA, formerly of Moline, IL, died Sunday, November 30, 2014, at Homestead Assisted Living and Memory Care, Knoxville, IA.
A memorial service will be held at 12 p.m. Friday, December 5, 2014, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., 6601 38th Avenue, Moline. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Inurnment will be at National Cemetery at Rock Island Arsenal. Memorials may be made to Homestead Memory Care or to HCI Hospice.
Robert was born on January 3, 1932, the son of Stanley and Mary Schudlock Swiatkiewicz. He married Sarah Chestnut on March 26, 1960, in Moline. He later married Linda Lipke on May 31, 1991, in Moline. He worked as an advertising executive for Lee Enterprises for 20 years, retiring in 1979.
Robert was a United States Army Veteran, having proudly served during the Korean War. He was also a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Moline. Robert enjoyed flowers, gardening, and traveling. He also enjoyed playing tennis and golf at Indian Trails. More than anything, he loved spending time with his grandchildren.
Survivors include
Wife Linda Lipke
Children Pam Swiatkiewicz Carroll, IA
Lisa (Steve) Quinn St. Marys, PA
Lori Swiatkiewicz Des Moines, IA
Jaime Swiatkiewicz Saint Marys, PA
Julie (Chad) Cowden Pleasantville, IA
Stephanie (Paul) Hoffmann Hampton, VA
Grandchildren Katie, Ryan, Jonathan, Finley, and Rhya
Step Children Korri (Jason) Tatge Coyne Center, IL
Ann (Robert) Eubanks Magnolia, WI
Jamie (Ernie) Stiles Orion, IL
Robert Sutton Denver, CO
Timber (Danny) Wooley East Moline, IL
Heather (Dick) Behnken Moline, IL
14 step grandchildren
5 step great grandchildren
Siblings Betty Reece East Moline, IL
Jack (Joyce) Swiatkiewicz East Moline, IL
Nancy (Ben) Royer Elgin, IL
Sister-in-law Jean Swiatkiewicz Moline, IL
He was preceded in death by his parents and his sisters, Evelyn Swiatkiewicz, and Antoinette; brother, Ray Swiatkiewicz; brother-in-law, Bill.
Online condolences may be left for his family by visiting esterdahl.com.
A memorial service will be held at 12 p.m. Friday, December 5, 2014, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., 6601 38th Avenue, Moline. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Inurnment will be at National Cemetery at Rock Island Arsenal. Memorials may be made to Homestead Memory Care or to HCI Hospice.
Robert was born on January 3, 1932, the son of Stanley and Mary Schudlock Swiatkiewicz. He married Sarah Chestnut on March 26, 1960, in Moline. He later married Linda Lipke on May 31, 1991, in Moline. He worked as an advertising executive for Lee Enterprises for 20 years, retiring in 1979.
Robert was a United States Army Veteran, having proudly served during the Korean War. He was also a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Moline. Robert enjoyed flowers, gardening, and traveling. He also enjoyed playing tennis and golf at Indian Trails. More than anything, he loved spending time with his grandchildren.
Survivors include
Wife Linda Lipke
Children Pam Swiatkiewicz Carroll, IA
Lisa (Steve) Quinn St. Marys, PA
Lori Swiatkiewicz Des Moines, IA
Jaime Swiatkiewicz Saint Marys, PA
Julie (Chad) Cowden Pleasantville, IA
Stephanie (Paul) Hoffmann Hampton, VA
Grandchildren Katie, Ryan, Jonathan, Finley, and Rhya
Step Children Korri (Jason) Tatge Coyne Center, IL
Ann (Robert) Eubanks Magnolia, WI
Jamie (Ernie) Stiles Orion, IL
Robert Sutton Denver, CO
Timber (Danny) Wooley East Moline, IL
Heather (Dick) Behnken Moline, IL
14 step grandchildren
5 step great grandchildren
Siblings Betty Reece East Moline, IL
Jack (Joyce) Swiatkiewicz East Moline, IL
Nancy (Ben) Royer Elgin, IL
Sister-in-law Jean Swiatkiewicz Moline, IL
He was preceded in death by his parents and his sisters, Evelyn Swiatkiewicz, and Antoinette; brother, Ray Swiatkiewicz; brother-in-law, Bill.
Online condolences may be left for his family by visiting esterdahl.com.
Visitation Details
Friday, December 5th, 2014, 11:00am - 12:00pm, Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory
Service Details
Friday, December 5th, 2014, 12:00pm, Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory
Interment Details
National Cemetery
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