Robert W. Hauskins' Obituary
Decatur – Robert W. Hauskins, 82 of Decatur, passed away at 4:08 p.m. Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at Primrose Retirement Community in Decatur.
Services to celebrate Bob’s life will be 2 p.m. Friday, August 28, 2009 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the funeral home. Interment with Flight Home Ceremony will be in Graceland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
Bob was born April 23, 1927 in Decatur, the son of Dale and Noy Lillian (Casey) Hauskins. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during W.W. II. He was employed at Caterpillar, retiring with over twenty-five years of service. He was a member of the Caterpillar Retirees. Bob enjoyed gardening and traveling on cruises. He married Della Jones July 31, 1948. She preceded him in death November 5, 2003.
He leaves behind his children; Robert L. Hauskins and wife Rosemarie of Decatur and Debra Horvath and husband James of Clinton, sister; Helen Hinshaw of Ramsey, six grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren with one on the way.
He was reunited in heaven with his parents, wife, three brothers, and one sister.
The family would like to give a special thanks to Primrose Retirement Community.
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