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Robert Walker Sr.
Cremation rites were accorded. Services will be private. Inurnment will be at National Cemetery, Arsenal Island. Memorials may be made in care of the QC Animal Welfare Center, 724 2nd Ave. W., Milan, IL 61264. Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home, Rock Island, is assisting the family. Bob was born on Feb. 15, 1934, in Rock Island, a son of Lyell and Thelma Noll Walker. He married Joanne Caldwell, who preceded him in death. He later married Shirley Nary on Feb. 10, 1970. She also preceded him in death on July 16, 2010. Bob spent more than 50 years of his career as a truck driver. He last drove for Jim Hawk Truck Trailers and retired in 2008. He also was a U.S. Army veteran. Bob enjoyed slot machines, fishing and traveling. He also was a very big supporter of rescue animals, especially dogs. Survivors include his children, Susan Bacorn, Robert Walker Jr., Richard Walker, Shelia Mulstrum and Randolph Walker; stepchildren, Larry J. Robinson, Karen Michael, David L. Robinson, Jayne M. Burmiester, James Robinson and Carol Greene; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, stepgrandchildren and great-grandchildren; and six brothers and sisters. He was preceded in death by his wives; stepdaughter, Vicki L. Robinson; parents; and two sisters. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.wheelanpressly.com. 
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Today is Saturday, May 25, the 145th day of 2013. There are 220 days left in the year.
1863 -- 150 years ago: The annual review of the fire department of this city took placeyesterday and made a fine showing with machines and hose carts in tip-top order.
1888 -- 125 years ago: Last night's prayer meeting at Central Presbyterian Church wascalled off due to water in the basement, residue of last week's flood.
1913 -- 100 years ago: The junior class of Rock Island High School will hold a riverexcursion on the steamer St. Paul next Tuesday.
1938 -- 75 years ago: The 75th Anniversary of the Rock Island Arsenal today finds thenation's largest ordinance manufacturing plant filling many important orders for the army.
1963 -- 50 years ago: Miss Patrice Daly, Rock Island, a senior at Rock Island HighSchool, won second place in the recent state public speaking contest held in Peoria underthe auspices of the Knights of Pythias.
1988 -- 25 years ago: Hampton's sesquicentennial committee and the Hampton HistoricalSociety have scheduled a full slate of activities, which will be held throughout the year, to celebrate the village's 150th birthday. The first celebration will be the Memorial Dayprogram at 10 a.m. May 30, at the Brettun and Black Store Museum on River Road. Therewill be a sesquicentennial display.
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