(Rock Island Argus  1 August 1994)

Robert Pickron

Robert Charles Pickron, 45, Hillsdale, died Sunday, July 31, 1994, at Illini Hospital, Silvis.  Graveside services are 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in National Cemetery, Arsenal Island.  Visitation is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Hodgson Funeral Home, Rock Island.

Mr. Pickron was born Aug. 17, 1948, in Moline, the son of Julius B. and Ruth Sittig Pickron.  He married Irene Loontjens Oct. 16, 1980, in Hannibal, Mo.  He was employed as a laborer for Quality Paving, Hillsdale.  He was of the Lutheran faith.  He enjoyed drawing.

Survivors include sons, Remi J. Pickron, Port Byron, and Robert Jr. and Britt Pickron, both of Milan; Michael Pickron, Davenport; his mother, and a sister, Flo Ramos, both of Rock Island.

(© 1994 R I Argus)