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Robert 'Bob' Bergstrand
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Robert "Bob" Walter Bergstrand passed away on Oct. 29, 2012, at his home in Chapel Hill, N.C., surrounded by his loving family. A memorial service is scheduled for 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1, at United Church of Chapel Hill, 1321 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Chapel Hill, NC, 27514. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to UNC Hospice in Pittsboro, N.C., unchealthcare.org/site/hospice/donations; United Church of Chapel Hill Music Program; Habitat for Humanity, habitat.org. Born in East Moline on Sept. 1, 1920, Mr. Bergstrand was the fifth son of Alfred Johann and Carrie Miner Bergstrand. His commitment to nonviolence led him to work with the U.S. Civilian Public Service as a conscientious objector during World War II. Mr. Bergstrand earned his bachelor's degree at Manchester College in North Manchester, Ind., and a master's degree in social work at the University of Chicago. His career took him to public agencies in Milwaukee, Wis.; Toledo, Ohio; New York City; and Pontiac, Mich. A member of the United Church of Chapel Hill, he enjoyed singing in the Chancel Choir. He was an accomplished tennis player and continued to play into his 80s. An enthusiastic gardener, he was particularly skillful with roses, cheerfully tending the plants both in his own garden and those of his friends. Later in life, Mr. Bergstrand enjoyed having coffee with friends at Weaver Street Market in Carrboro, N.C. Mr. Bergstrand's survivors include his wife of 63 years, Betty Butler Bergstrand, Chapel Hill; three daughters; three grandchildren; two sisters; and one brother. 
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Today is Wednesday, May 22, the 142nd day of 2013. There are 223 days left in the year.
1863 -- 150 years ago: Large quantities of ice from LaCrosse and Lake Pepin are beingshipped on ice boats, towed by steamers to St. Louis and points below.
1888 -- 125 years ago: With the Mississippi River at 18 feet above the low water stage,Rock Island is waging a valiant fight to keep the river from flooding the entire city.
1913 -- 100 years ago: Approval has been given by the city commission for paving 45thStreet between 7th and 11th Avenues.
1938 -- 75 years ago: Herndon Wright, of East Moline, has won the discus-throw title, by aheave of more than 140 feet, to set a new high school record at Champaign.
1963 -- 50 years ago: With the Selective Service Law recently extended by Congress forfour more years, Mrs. Hazel Doris reminded young men that they must register withinfive days after attaining their 18th birthday.
1988 -- 25 years ago: Over 500 Quad-Cities area retired volunteers were honoredrecently for their community services at a Retired Senior Volunteer Program luncheonat Palmer Auditorium in Davenport. Guest speaker, William Moffitt, director of productengineering of Deere & Co., spoke about leadership and stressed the importance ofcommunity volunteers.
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