Robert M. Bjelk age 90 of DeKalb, IL died on Monday January 3, 2011 in the Bethany Health Care and Rehab Center in DeKalb. Born on January 29, 1920 in DeKalb, IL, he was the son of Nels and Mollie (Larson) Bjelk.

Bob was married to the former Shirley Seitzinger on July 30, 1948, she preceded him death in 1986. He was employed by G.E. in DeKalb, then later by Northern Illinois University. Bob served in the United States Army during W.W. II, serving in the China, Burma, and India Theater.

Survivors include: sister: Vivian (Robert) Courtney of DeKalb, numerous nieces and nephews, sister-in-law: Hazel Seitzinger, brothers-in-law: Don (Lois) Seitzinger, Dick (Joann) Seitzinger. Preceded in death by: parents, wife: Shirley, sisters: Olivia, Lillian, Sylvia, Julia and Tillie, brothers: Harvey, Perry, Ernst, Russell.

Private graveside service will be held on Saturday January 8, 2011 at Fairview Park Cemetery with Reverend Marilyn Hanson of the First Lutheran Church in DeKalb officiating. Burial will follow with full military rites. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the DeKalb County Hospice. To send an online condolence visit: www.ronanmoorefinch.com. Arrangements were entrusted to: Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL, 60115 (815)758-3841.

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