Robert Lee Anderson, Sr., 85, of Davenport, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024 in Davenport. Memorial services are Monday, April 1, 2024 at 2 pm at The Runge Mortuary. Memorials may go to the family. His final resting place will be in Davenport Memorial Park Cemetery.
Robert was born in Macomb, IL on October 26, 1938. He was the son of Robert V. and Mildred (Hulett) Anderson. He married Bonnie Kay Kissell on April 25, 1959 in Coal Valley, IL.
He worked as a fork truck driver for Titan Wheel for 32 years, retiring in 2000. He then was a greeter at the West Kimberly Walmart for ten years. In his free time he loved fishing and camping but most of all, he loved spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Robert loved feeding and watching the birds and squirrels that visited him in his yard.
Those left to honor his memory include his wife of 64 years, Bonnie; sons: Robert Jr and wife, Rhonda Anderson, and Michael Anderson; daughter, Dorothea (Joseph) Ruddell, all of Davenport; 9 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; siblings: Linda Nelson, LeClaire, Herchel (Marilyn) Anderson, Davenport and Frank (Bambi) Anderson, Bettendorf and several nieces and nephews. His parents and beloved dog, Bandit preceded him in death.
