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Robert W. 'Bob' Greenberg, 82 ROCKFORD - Robert W. "Bob" Greenberg, 82, a lifelong resident of Rockford, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2011, at home. Born Aug. 6, 1928, in Rockford, the son of George and Florence (Carlson) Greenberg. Graduated from East High School in 1946 and attended evening classes at Rockford College. He married Bessie Malmgren on Sept. 23, 1949. For the entirety of his career, Bob worked in the plumbing, heating and cooling business. He was apprenticed as a steamfitter in 1948 and worked for Rockford Industries for 25 years. In 1973, he started his own business, Star Mechanical Inc., retiring in 1998. He was an active member of the local, state and national Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association and a former member of Rotary International. Bob was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed fishing, boating, hunting and the home in Door County, Wis., that he and Bessie built together in retirement. Bob and Bess loved to travel and did so extensively throughout the U.S. and Europe with family, friends and through business. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Bessie; children, Jeff (Joan) Greenberg of Kirkland, Pam Barton of Lena and Debbie (Paul) Ryan of Parker, Colo.; grandchildren, Danielle and Gabrielle Barton, and Emily and Elizabeth Ryan; sisters, Shirley Eckman and Carol (Carl) Lind, both of Rockford; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial service at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 7, in Olson Funeral & Cremation Services Ltd., Fred C. Olson Chapel, 1001 Second Ave., with visitation from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Pastor Jason Turner will officiate. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice Care of America, 3815 N. Mulford Road, Rockford, IL 61114. To share a memory or condolence, visit olsonfh.com.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Jun. 5 to Jun. 6, 2011.

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Greg Lucas

June 6, 2011

Dear Jeff and Joan,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your father.
When we first moved to the neighborhood 55 years ago, you and Bob and Bess were the first people that we met.
Bob was always good to us. He was a good man, father and husband. His was a life well lived. He will be missed in the neighborhood.
Greg & Julie Lucas

Barbara and Herb Webb

June 6, 2011

Dear Bess and Greenberg family,
We have many wonderful memories of weekend trips, boating and fishing adventures with you and Bob. Bob's Swedish pancakes, his Swedish culture, right down to his Husqvarna chain saw, was part of his fun personality. We will miss him, but are happy is is a free spirit again. He said he was going to save us a room in heaven, so we know we will see him there.

June 5, 2011

Deb,
Sorry to hear about your Dad. Joann Zaumseil saw it online and sent me a message. Sorry I won't be able to see you at the funeral. Best wishes for your family. Call if you need anything while your in Rockford.
Kathy Franke

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