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ROBERT D. WHITE, SR. SARASOTA, Fla. - Robert D. White, Sr., Nov. 24, 1927 to Nov. 21, 2013, of Sarasota, FL, formerly of Rockford, IL passed on November 21, 2013. Born in Rockford, IL he was the son of George and Florence White and brother to Richard E. and James R. White. He attended Rockford High School. In 1944 he left school and joined the Navy to serve his country in World War II. He married Betty M. Greene in 1952 and also began a 25 year career with the Rockford Police Department and retired in 1977 as a Sergeant., moved to Florida in 1978 and was employed for 10 years with Schult Manufactured Homes. He was a member of Scottish Rites, Free Masons of Illinois and was a Shriner. He was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church and Foxfire Golf Club. He and Betty resided at Sunnyside Village. He is survived by his wife of 61 years; two children, Susan LeBlanc (Bob) of Climax, Michigan, and son, Robert, Jr. (Cathy) of Sarasota; four loving grandchildren, Andrea, Justin, Brandon, and Breena. A celebration service will be held at Concordia Lutheran Church on Monday, November 25, at 11 a.m. Memorials can be made to Concordia Lutheran Church. Graveside services and burial will be 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 4th at Sarasota National Cemetery.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Nov. 24 to Nov. 25, 2013.

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Dale M. Szuminski

November 28, 2013

I am deeply sadden by the passing of my lifelong friend Robert Sr. This man was fun, caring, loving, always concernered about others, and above all principled without compromise and truely a Man's Man. His standard of living will stay with me the rest of my life until we meet again one day. I will miss your stories and wonderful smile and the gift of love you brought to so many. Peace be with you Boris... Dale M. Szuminski

Robert LeBlanc

November 26, 2013

Bob was a Great Father-In-Law and Friend.
I've Got Many Fond Memories Of Things We Did Together That Make Me Smile.
"To Live In The Hearts We Leave Behind...Is Not To Die".
Peace.

Dr. Douglas Hall, Jr.

November 25, 2013

I always could count on Bob for good honest advice and help as a young officer. We needed more supervisors of his ability and compassion.

Stephen Robbins

November 25, 2013

Bob will truly be missed here at Sunnyside. He was a great guy!

George Krebs

November 24, 2013

So sad to hear of Bob passing away. I worked part time with him painting with Charlie Watson, and was on the police department with him. He was a very good man.

Lorraine White

November 23, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Kristie Heath Whie

November 23, 2013

"May the caring of friends give you comfort. May memories calm your heart and give you strength through the days ahead. May the love of God give you peace." Rest in Peace, Uncle Bob.

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