It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Robert Merrill of Colona, Illinois, born in Moline, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 76, on May 13, 2021. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Robert Merrill to show support.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Joseph Merrill and Adia "Irene" DeVore Merrill; his wife Barbara Draper; and his brothers, James, Joseph and Norman.

He is survived by : his children, Christopher Merrill (Sharon), Mechelle "Missy" Larson (John), Jody Lindstrom (Thad) and Robert "Bobby" Merrill (Kelly); his grandchildren, Terry Larson, Jonathon Larson, Sommer Larson, Devan Markin, Tiera White, Kristina McCool, Kalista Merrill, Spencer Lindstrom, Dawson Merrill and Alyse Merrill; his great grandchildren, Elijah Ford, Chloe Wheat, Christopher Zane White, Airabella White and Harlie Halderman; his siblings, Jack Merrill (Barbara) and Joan Kinkead (Jerry); his sister-in-law Lois Merrill; and his close friend Lynda Smith.

Due to COVID restrictions, social distancing guidelines and capacity limits will be followed in the funeral home. Graveside services will be private at Greenview Memorial Gardens, East Moline.

Memorials may be made to Quad Cities Honor Flight, Geneseo VFW, or Henry County VA Commission.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Schroder Mortuary