Robert L. Entwistle, 86, of Des Moines, IA passed away on August 09, 2018 at his home. Per his wishes cremation rights have been accorded. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday August 13, 2018 at the Runge Mortuary. Inurnment will take place at Davenport Memorial Park at a later date. Memorials may be left to the National Alzheimer’s Association.
Bob was born on November 28, 1931 in Rock Island, IL to James and Gladys (Smith) Entwistle. Bob enlisted into the United States Navy in 1951 -1954 as a Radar Operator. He was united in marriage to Charlotte Howard on December 31, 1951 in East Moline, IL. She preceded him in death on December 24, 2009. Bob worked 14 years for the Wonder Bread Company as a Sales Associate. He then went on to open R&R Billiards with his brother Richard throughout Central Illinois. From 1968 to 1977 Bob owned Bob’s Bull Pen, a tavern in Davenport. After selling his tavern Bob owned and operated a Little Debbie distributor shop, he retired in 1995.
Bob enjoyed outdoor activities such as golf and boating. He loved to shoot a game of pool and was also an avid Iowa Hawkeyes Fan. But above all Bob enjoyed spending time with his family.
Survivors include his two daughters; Debra Lee Gomez of Des Moines, IA, and Brenda Sue (Clint) Johnson of Westminster CA; grandchildren: Derek, Natalie, William, Matthew, Dustin; great grandchildren: Austin, Olivia, Alayna, Mia and Roman.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, wife Charlotte, a son, Rodney and a daughter, Kimberly.
Bob was born on November 28, 1931 in Rock Island, IL to James and Gladys (Smith) Entwistle. Bob enlisted into the United States Navy in 1951 -1954 as a Radar Operator. He was united in marriage to Charlotte Howard on December 31, 1951 in East Moline, IL. She preceded him in death on December 24, 2009. Bob worked 14 years for the Wonder Bread Company as a Sales Associate. He then went on to open R&R Billiards with his brother Richard throughout Central Illinois. From 1968 to 1977 Bob owned Bob’s Bull Pen, a tavern in Davenport. After selling his tavern Bob owned and operated a Little Debbie distributor shop, he retired in 1995.
Bob enjoyed outdoor activities such as golf and boating. He loved to shoot a game of pool and was also an avid Iowa Hawkeyes Fan. But above all Bob enjoyed spending time with his family.
Survivors include his two daughters; Debra Lee Gomez of Des Moines, IA, and Brenda Sue (Clint) Johnson of Westminster CA; grandchildren: Derek, Natalie, William, Matthew, Dustin; great grandchildren: Austin, Olivia, Alayna, Mia and Roman.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, wife Charlotte, a son, Rodney and a daughter, Kimberly.
Robert L. Entwistle, 86, of Des Moines, IA passed away on August 09, 2018 at his home. Per his wishes cremation rights have been accorded. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday August 13, 2018 at the Runge Mortuary. Inurnment will take place at Davenport Memorial Park at a later date. Memorials may be left to the National Alzheimer’s Association.
Bob was born on November 28, 1931 in Rock Island, IL to James and Gladys (Smith) Entwistle. Bob enlisted into the United States Navy in 1951 -1954 as a Radar Operator. He was united in marriage to Charlotte Howard on December 31, 1951 in East Moline, IL. She preceded him in death on December 24, 2009. Bob worked 14 years for the Wonder Bread Company as a Sales Associate. He then went on to open R&R Billiards with his brother Richard throughout Central Illinois. From 1968 to 1977 Bob owned Bob’s Bull Pen, a tavern in Davenport. After selling his tavern Bob owned and operated a Little Debbie distributor shop, he retired in 1995.
Bob enjoyed outdoor activities such as golf and boating. He loved to shoot a game of pool and was also an avid Iowa Hawkeyes Fan. But above all Bob enjoyed spending time with his family.
Survivors include his two daughters; Debra Lee Gomez of Des Moines, IA, and Brenda Sue (Clint) Johnson of Westminster CA; grandchildren: Derek, Natalie, William, Matthew, Dustin; great grandchildren: Austin, Olivia, Alayna, Mia and Roman.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, wife Charlotte, a son, Rodney and a daughter, Kimberly.
Bob was born on November 28, 1931 in Rock Island, IL to James and Gladys (Smith) Entwistle. Bob enlisted into the United States Navy in 1951 -1954 as a Radar Operator. He was united in marriage to Charlotte Howard on December 31, 1951 in East Moline, IL. She preceded him in death on December 24, 2009. Bob worked 14 years for the Wonder Bread Company as a Sales Associate. He then went on to open R&R Billiards with his brother Richard throughout Central Illinois. From 1968 to 1977 Bob owned Bob’s Bull Pen, a tavern in Davenport. After selling his tavern Bob owned and operated a Little Debbie distributor shop, he retired in 1995.
Bob enjoyed outdoor activities such as golf and boating. He loved to shoot a game of pool and was also an avid Iowa Hawkeyes Fan. But above all Bob enjoyed spending time with his family.
Survivors include his two daughters; Debra Lee Gomez of Des Moines, IA, and Brenda Sue (Clint) Johnson of Westminster CA; grandchildren: Derek, Natalie, William, Matthew, Dustin; great grandchildren: Austin, Olivia, Alayna, Mia and Roman.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, wife Charlotte, a son, Rodney and a daughter, Kimberly.
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