Robert Greenberg

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.