BARD, Robert E., 91, of Clearwater Beach, FL, died September 13, 2012. Bob was born in Chicago. Before retirement, he was an electronics engineer. He was a US Navy veteran having served in WW II and was a member of Clearwater Yacht Club. Bob is survived by his wife, Marie of 14 years; children, Georgette Meyer, Lynne Ruszkowski, twins, Carolyn Spata and Cathy Smith and Bruce Bard; step children, Laurie Kay Furey, Joseph Pline and Patrick Pline and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Suncoast Hospice (Teal Team). Bob’s family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the wonderful staff on the Teal team for their wonderful care. A graveside inurnment will take place at a later date in Oakridge Cemetery, Hillside, Illinois.
