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Robert Nakken Obituary
PEORIA - Robert N. Nakken, age 77, of Peoria passed away at 12:17 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014, at Heartland Manor Care in Peoria.
He was born July 28, 1937, in Peoria to Rudolph and Margaret (VanAusdall) Nakken. He married Patricia Downing on Dec. 28, 1960, in Bartonville. She survives, along with two daughters, Julie Nakken of Peoria and Sandy (Matt) Razo of Fairbury; four grandchildren, Allison, Amanda, Jacob and Joshua Razo; two brothers, Van (Eileen) Tincher of Stoughton, Wis., and Mike (Dianna) Nakken of Bartonville; and one sister, Erma Finkral of Bartonville.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Martin (Mick) Tincher.
Bob was a United States Army veteran, serving from 1959 through 1962.
He was a union electrician for over 40 years, working out of Local 34 in Peoria, retiring in 2000.
Funeral services will be Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014, at 11 a.m. at Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel in Peoria. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services. Burial will be in Parkview Cemetery in Peoria.
Memorials may be made to the donor's choice.
Please view Bob's obituary online at www.Davison-FultonWoodlandChapel.com.
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Denise Jordan-Dougherty
September 15, 2014
Pat, Julie & Sandy:
I was saddened to see that Bob had passed. I can't believe how quick time has gone by. It seems like yesterday we were neighbors...now lifetime friends. I have nothing but great memories of the Nakken family. I just wanted to let you know my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
September 13, 2014
I wish to express my sympathy to the family of Robert Nakken he was an Employer with Cover Electric for many years and was highly thought of.
May God be with you.
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