Robert H. Smith Jr.

June 26, 1951 - January 29, 2017

Robert "Bob" H. Smith Jr. 1951-2017 A Celebration of Life service for Robert H. Smith Jr., age 65 of Malden, will be Sunday, February 5, 2017 from 12 PM until 2 PM at the Norberg Memorial Home in Princeton. Burial will be private and at a later date. Cremation has been accorded. Robert "Bob" H. Smith Jr. passed away on Sunday, Jan 29, 2017 at the Illinois Veteran's Home in LaSalle. He was born on Jun 26, 1951 in Nelsonville, OH to Robert H. Sr. and Helen L. (Nelson) Smith. He married Kristie Burden on Oct 28, 1972 in Henry, IL. Bob served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era as a mechanic. He worked for the State of Illinois IDOT, working with the state police with portable scales. He also worked at Lone Star Cement Plant in Oglesby for 22 yrs. He was a former mayor of Malden and village trustee. Bob enjoyed the Democratic National Committee, Malden VFW and spending time with his family, dogs and friends. He is survived by his wife, Kristie; one daughter, Melissa (JD) Rutledge of Princeton; three grandchildren, Emily, Collin and Ella Rutledge all of Princeton; three sisters, Edna (John) Drummond of WA.; Sue Mason of OH. and Vicki (Gary) Renner of OH.; five brothers, Pete (Rhonda) Smith of PA., Jerry (Christine) Smith of OH., Gary (Jennie) Smith of OH., Paul (Linda) Smith of OH. and Russ Smith of OH. He is preceded in death by his parents and one infant son, Robert H. Smith III In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the family. Online condolences may be left at www.norbergfh.com