Robert Armstrong

Robert F. Armstrong, 95, of Loves Park passed away June 1, 2020, in Wesley Willows. Born August 4, 1924, in Mystic, Iowa, the son of George W. and Anna (Aitken) Armstrong. Veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy. Married Beverly J. O'Dell on July 3, 1948, in Roscoe. Employed by Ingersoll Milling for over 30 years. He loved watching his grandchildren’s sporting events. Robert enjoyed winters with his wife in Texas, camping, golfing, gardening and fishing trips to Canada. After retiring, he delivered lunches for the Harlem School District. In 2015, Robert went on a trip of a lifetime to Washington, D.C., with Vets Roll.  Survivors include his children, Bob (Delores) Armstrong of Machesney Park, Don Armstrong of Roscoe, Carol (Steve) Heck of Rockford and Gary (Patricia) Armstrong of West Palm Beach, Florida; grandchildren, Bobby (Angela) Armstrong, Matthew (Natalie) Armstrong, Drew (Shelly) Armstrong, Jordan Heck, Jarrett Heck, Nicole (Sean) Rehberg, Nicholas Armstrong and Mark Armstrong; great-grandchildren, Lillian and Harrison; sister, Maryellen Houser of Centerville, Iowa; numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his wife; daughter-in-law, Valerie Armstrong; 3 brothers; and 3 sisters.

Service at 11 a.m. Friday, June 5, 2020, in Delehanty Funeral Home, Ltd., 401 River Lane, Loves Park, with visitation from 10 a.m. to service time. Burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens.