Richard E. Broderson

Funeral services for Richard E. Broderson, 79, of Rock Island, IL will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 30, 2010 at the Cunnick-Collins Mortuary chapel in Davenport, IA. Interment will be at Davenport Memorial Park Cemetery, where military honors will be conducted. The family will greet friends from 1:00-3:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 29, 2010 at the mortuary. Mr. Broderson died on Friday, August 27, 2010, at Fort Armstrong Senior Residence in Rock Island, IL.Richard E. Broderson was born in Galesburg, IL on August 24, 1931, the son of John and Essie May (Leeds) Broderson. He served in the United States Airforce as an Airman A/1st Class during the Korean Conflict. On August 24, 1956, he married Shirley Ann Appleby. She preceded him in death in 1996. Mr. Broderson worked as boiler plant operator for the Rock Island Arsenal prior to his retirement in 1986. He was an avid Chicago Cubs, Chicago Bears, Iowa Hawkeyes, Fighting Illini, and Nascar fan. He enjoyed dancing, spending time with his family, and was a former member of the American Legion Post #26. He is survived by four Daughters: Linda (Robert) Badtram of Davenport, Deborah (George) Thompson of Mesa, AZ, Pamela (Bill McCollough) Broderson of Fairfax, VA, Penny (John) Tyler of Davenport; a Son: Robert (Carol) Broderson of Mountain Home, AR; a Brother: Donald (Pat) Broderson of Davenport; 6 Grandchildren and 9 Great-grandchildren.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Disabled American Veterans of the Quad Cities.