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Robert D.
Fleshman
LINCOLN, IL - Robert D. Fleshman, 66, passed away at 4:42 p.m. on Thursday, April 10, 2014, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.
Robert was born Oct. 16, 1947, in Lincoln, the son of James Russell and Louise Amelia Fleshman. He was married to Phyllis Halsey and later divorced. He was united in marriage to Connie Hanslow on July 7, 1979, at Lincoln Christian Church. She survives him in Lincoln.
Other survivors include his children: Christine Rivero of Littleton, Colo., Stacy (Dan) Thielen of Canton, Mich., and Nicholas A. (Sara Rogers) Fleshman of Lincoln; grandchildren: Andrew (Allison) Hindt, Zach Thielen, Chase Thielen, Isabella Rivero and Mia the dog Fleshman; and one brother, Tom (Sally) Fleshman of Lincoln.
He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers: James D., Russell, John, and Ritchie; and one sister, Alice Gonzalez.
Robert worked for Caterpillar Tractor Co. for 35 years and five years at Turris Coal Mine. He was a member of the UAW 974.
Services for Robert will be held at 7 p.m., Monday, April 14, 2014, at Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home in Lincoln. A visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Monday prior to the service.
Memorials may be made to: Humane Society of Logan County or donor's choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert FLESHMAN
Ratto Meismer
April 19, 2014
Wish to express my condolences on the passing of a great family man, union brother and friend. Coal Miner, you will be missed but not in Spirit, nor in our hearts.
Ratto Meiosmer
April 19, 2014
Coal Miner worked with me for almost 25 years. This guy...one in a milloin. He will be missed, but not in our prayers, and not in our hearts.
Douglas and Laurie Muck
April 14, 2014
We wish to express our sympathies to Robert's family. We hope the good memories and closeness of family help sustain you in this difficult time.
hey tom schlink
April 14, 2014
Rest in peace
Bob
Wally Waldschmidt
April 13, 2014
Coleminer was a good man and a good friend will miss him.
Randy Clark
April 12, 2014
Worked with COALMINER at Cat. Good union brother. Always a straight -up guy. Thoughts and prayers to his family. RIP
Kevin
April 12, 2014
I'll miss you so much Coalminer...I hope you are strumming that 6 string up there for the angels
Otis & Toni Putnum
April 12, 2014
Sorry to hear this and our prayers and thoughts go out to the family. Coalminer you will missed my union brother.......
Tim
April 12, 2014
Played with Bob at the Wed night jams and he is going to be missed by all.
Mark and Traci Seng
April 12, 2014
We are so sorry for your loss. Although we cannot be with you in this difficult time in person, we are with you in thought and prayer.
Nancy Windsor
April 12, 2014
R.I.P. Coalminer.
Rick McAdams
April 12, 2014
Worked with Bob at Cat just a great guy Will miss him
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