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Robert Clark
Hadsell
Robert Clark Hadsell, 84, of Rochester, IL died at St. John's Hospital hospice, May 18, 2011 after a long illness.
Hadsell, son of Clark and Ethel (Edwards) Hadsell of Petersburg, Il was born on July 25, 1926 in Springfield. He graduated from Petersburg High school and went directly into the US Marine Corp, 1st Marine Division during WWII; he also served during the Korean War. He was among the first wave of Marines to land on the Japanese held islands of Okinawa, Peleliu and Ryukyu. He also participated in the occupation of China. Hadsell was Chief Project Engineer for the Titan 1 ballistic missile installation in several western states. After service he settled in Tucson, Az. where he was president of H&M Land Development. He was most proud of his development of the first assisted living nursing home exclusively for arthritic patients.
He retired from the State of IL after thirty-one years as chief engineer of the capitol complex. He was president and business agent of Operating Engineers Local #7 for more than twenty-five years. He was past commander of American Legion Post 198 in Petersburg and was a member of Ansar Shrine Petersburg, served on the board of directors of the American Red Cross in Springfield and was named volunteer of the year in 2000 by Sparc.
Bob loved camping, fishing, duck hunting, fine dining and playing black-jack. He was a member of the Rochester United Methodist Church.
Bob is survived by his wife Darlene: daughter, Lisa Dee (David) Ballengers of Thousand Oaks,CA.; step daughter, Laurie (Phil) Flood of Twin Lakes,WI; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. His parents preceded him in death.
Memorials may be made to Rochester United Methodist Church.
Visitation will be Sunday, May 22, from 4:00 until 7:00 PM at the Wilson Park Funeral Home, Rochester, IL. Funeral services will be on Monday, May 23 at 12:00 noon at the Rochester United Methodist Church. Reverend Jack Swank is officiating. Burial will be at Camp Butler National Cemetery. Wilson Park Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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amiyah relken
February 16, 2018
i miss u
May 23, 2011
Lisa, it was with sadness that I read about the passing of your father and I want you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. If I remember correctly, you were in Darin's class at RHS. JoAnn Cabell, Nokomis, FL
Robert Egizii
May 22, 2011
God bless you Darlene and family. Semper Fi I will miss you old friend.
May 22, 2011
Lisa, Dee and Laurie, We are so sorry for your loss. We know that this is such a difficult time, as we are in the same place as you are right now. Just keep the good memories in your heart and remember how much you are loved. Thoughts and prayers are with you always.
Jeanne and Delaney Lewis, and the Lewis family.
May 21, 2011
Dear Darlene, Lisa and Laurie:
I was so sorry to learn of Bob's passing and you are in my thoughts and prayers.
May the happy memories you shared with him bring you comfort and peace at this sad time.
Sonjo Cronson
Pensacola, Florida
David and Lynnette Pearce
May 21, 2011
May the love of friends and family and happy memories bring you comfort at this difficult time.
Gisela Motzkus
May 20, 2011
Dee,
My heart is filled with sadness at your loss of your husband. Please know I am thinking of you and sending you my heartfelt sympathy. I hope that time and the memories you cherish will sustain you in your grief.
I will be unable to come to the visitation - broken bones in my right foot - but my thoughts are and will continue to be with you at this sad and difficult time.
Wishing you peace and healing,
May 20, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Bob will be missed, but the memories will always remain.
The Gilson Family
Amy Pruitt-Sidener
May 20, 2011
So sorry for your loss, Lisa. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
wendy dearing
May 20, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Jeff Lopian
May 20, 2011
Lisa,
sorry for the loss of your father. You and your family will be in our prayers.
May 20, 2011
To the Hadsell family,
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sincerely,
Stephen Woods
Melissa Patterson
May 20, 2011
Dee,was sorry to hear about Bob. I tried seeing him when i stopped at auburn but was told he was in hospital. He will be missed. thinking of u and your family.... Ginger McGinnis
May 20, 2011
Rest in peace Marine. Semper Fi.
Ivan Burnett
May 20, 2011
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
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