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Robert Waldsmith Obituary

ROBERT 'BOB' A. WALDSMITH, 80 ROCKFORD - Robert "Bob" A. Waldsmith, 80, died Wednesday, May 11, 2011, in his home. Born Sept. 15, 1930, in Rockford, the son of Cecil A. and Clara C. (Lundin) Waldsmith. Graduate of West High School, Class of 1948. He went on to serve in the U.S. Army during the Korean War in Germany. Married his loving wife, Virginia A. Metzler on May 19, 1951, in St. Peter Catholic Church. Worked for AT&T, Ameritech and SBC as a cable lineman for 43 1/2 years. He retired in September 1992, and had perfect attendance with those companies for 35 years. Member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church, and he enjoyed yard work, gardening, golfing, bowling and puzzles. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather and will be missed greatly by all. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Virginia of Rockford; children, Mary Kay (Randal) Gibisch of Elmhurst, Sharon (Curt) Ennenga of Oregon and David R. Waldsmith of Machesney Park; grandchildren, Tyler, Lauren, Kaitlyn and Erika; sisters, Phyllis Hughes of Rockford, Dolores Field of West Palm Beach, Fla., and Camilla (William) Roberts of Rockford; and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents; and daughter-in-law, Kris Waldsmith. Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Monday, May 16, in St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 2400 Bell Ave., with visitation in the parish hall from 9 a.m. to time of prayer at 9:45 a.m. Entombment in Calvary Catholic Cemetery Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Disabled American Veterans or Northern Illinois Hospice and Grief Center. To express condolences, visit www.fitzgerald fh.com.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from May 14 to May 15, 2011.

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May 15, 2011

You will be greatly missed Uncle Bob I will treasure the memories of Sunday dinners at the farm with all of us in my heart forever. The times I spent in Rockford in the summer too.You sure where a great Uncle. Love Becky

steve tolodxi

May 15, 2011

I remember when we asked Bob to join one of the bowling teams up at Forest Hills on Wednesday nights. And one of those thursday mornings after bowling, Bob looked especially tired when he got to work at Clinton Rd, garage. First, he was questioned as to why he looked so bad, and he said, " they took the doorknobs of all the doors and I couldn't get out.". That was so funny, several of us had to keep from rolling on the floor in laughter. Going to miss you, Bob

May 15, 2011

I am sorry to hear of Bob's passing.
He was one of the finest gentlemen that I have ever known.
I had the pleasure of working with him at Illinois Bell and he was always willing to share his years of telephone/cable knowledge with others.
Sincerely,
Ed Lewis
Tampa, Florida

Ed Lewis

May 15, 2011

I'm sorry to hear of Bob's passing.
He was one of the nicest gentlemen that I have ever known.
He was a pleasure to work with and always willing to share his knowledge of cable and telephone maintenance with others.
Sincerely,

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