Funeral services for Robert L. "Bob" DeSmet, 81, of East Moline, IL, will be 10:00 am Saturday at the Van Hoe Funeral Home Ltd., East Moline, where prayers and a rosary will be recited at 9:00 am. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, East Moline. Visitation will be 4-6 pm Friday at the funeral home. Mr. DeSmet died Saturday, August 17, 2019, at Illini Restorative Care Center, Silvis, IL. Bob was born December 5, 1937, in Moline, IL, the son of Frank and Mary (Maddelein) DeSmet. He worked for the Rock Island Lines, the CB&Q, and retired from Rock Island Farmall in 2003. He enjoyed bowling, boating, playing cards, gardening and listening to the oldies. He loved following the extra curricular activities of his family wether it was his grandchildren or nieces and nephews. If you knew Bob you knew he had a "sweet tooth" and it was "his way or the highway". Survivors include his children, Richard DeSmet, Burgin, KY, Daniel (Cami) DeSmet, Moline, Theresa Patrick, Moline, Annette DeSmet, Henderson, NV, and Robin (Daniel) Heiar, Andover, IL; brother, Ron (Theresa) DeSmet, East Moline; sister-in-law, Betty DeSmet, East Moline; 13 grandchildren; several great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Rock Anthony DeSmet; grandchildren, Luke Patrick, Jonathan Heiar, and Matt Russell; siblings, Joyce DeSmet and Richard DeSmet. Memorials may be made to The Make a Wish Foundation. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.vanhoe.com

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Friday, August 23, 2019 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Van Hoe Funeral Home 1500 Sixth Street East Moline, Illinois 61244

Saturday, August 24, 2019 10:00 AM

Van Hoe Funeral Home 1500 Sixth Street East Moline, Illinois 61244