Josephson, Robert L.

Robert L. Josephson, 84, of Marigold Nursing Home, Galesburg, formerly of Galva, Toulon, Williamsfield and Victoria, died at 9:17 p.m., Friday, October 24, 2014 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 29 at Rux Funeral Home in Galva. Rev. Ann Champion will officiate. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be in Galva Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the activities department of the Marigold Nursing Home.

Robert was born November 15, 1929 in Galesburg, the son of Sherman and Augusta (Theesfield) Josephson. He is survived by a brother, Russell Josephson of Galesburg, a sister Marian (George) Fidler of Wyoming, IL, three nieces, Sue (Steve) Hoffman of Rockford, IL, Robin (Wayne) Helenthal of Normal, IL and Peggy (Chris) Piper of Bradford, IL, three nephews, Roger Josephson of Colorado Springs, CO, Ronald (Chris) Josephson of Williamsfield and Dan (Sue) Fidler of Jefferson, IN and several great and great-great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Richard “Red” Josephson, an infant sister, one niece and three nephews.

He graduated from Williamsfield High School in 1948. He had farmed, worked for Knox County Drainage and for the City of Galva Water Department. This obituary may be viewed and private condolences left at www.ruxfuneralhome.com.

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