Robert J. Krush

Robert (Bob) John Krush, 74, of Bettendorf Iowa, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, December 1st, 2024. 

Bob was born on May 16, 1950, in Moline, Illinois to Peter and Margaret Krush. He grew up in Rock Island, Illinois and graduated Class of 1968 from Alleman High School. He attended the University of Illinois in Champaign and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering in 1972. He subsequently earned a master's degree in business management from Florida State University. 

Bob worked for the Federal Government at various organizations on Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois for more than 28 years. He started his federal career as an engineering instructor at the Army Management Engineering College, then the Naval Center for Acquisition Training. In his last assignment, he served as the director of Defense Acquisition University before retiring at age 51. 

Bob was passionate about gardening, and after retirement he became a master gardener. Over thirty years, he created, loved, and nourished a beautiful garden at his home. He also helped design and build the serenity garden at Unity Point Trinity Hospital in Bettendorf. Bob was an avid runner and enjoyed playing softball and golf. He was a long-time loyal fan of the New York Yankees and the Chicago Bears, and he loved to watch many different sports on TV...especially Illini games. Additionally, Bob was an avid reader and challenged his mind daily by solving crossword and sudoku puzzles. 

Bob is survived by his second wife, Nancy Ward Pierce, his son Robbie (Shauna Steenblock) Krush, daughter Amy Krush, granddaughter Indie Krush, stepdaughter Kim Pierce, stepson Billy (Lisa) Murphy, his sisters Sharon Krush White, Barbara Krush, and Jeannie Krush Sparkman, first wife Joy Coleman Krush, and many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. A dog lover, Bob also leaves behind five dogs: Archie Dennis (his favorite), Oscar Mayer (aka Wiener), Millie Pickles, Daisy Jane, and Walter Matthew. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Peter and Margaret (Duesterhaus) Krush, brother William Krush, and son, Jamie Krush. 

According to Bob's wishes, he will be cremated. Although there will be no memorial service per his wishes, his family will gather in Spring 2025 to spread half of his ashes in his beloved garden at his Bettendorf home, and half his ashes will nourish a Catalpa tree that will be planted in his honor at his son's home in Manly, Iowa. 

Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation & Direct Burial, Moline. 

Please offer your condolences and expressions of sympathy to the family on his Memory Page at mvcremation.com