Robert Knute Wicklund
August 9, 1926 –
Robert “Bob” Knute Wicklund of Sun City Center, Fla. died October 23. He was 92. He was born on Aug. 9, 1926, in Detroit to Knute and Hilma Wicklund both of whom emigrated to the U.S. from Sweden. He had just one sibling, a brother, BIll. Bob is survived by his wife Elizabeth Ann Wicklund; daughter Kristine Collett; son Kraig Wicklund (Judith); and three grandchildren, Kraig Wicklund, Angela Wicklund and Jeffrey (Kristen) Wicklund. He is also survived by four stepchildren, Marcia Claro (James), Nancy Sparwell (Ron), Cindy Hubbard and Robert (Kathy) Cooper. In addition he has 10 step-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren.
Bob served in the United States Army, which provided educational opportunities. He earned both a mechanical engineering degree and a master’s degree in electrical engineering. He spent his career with Westinghouse working in Pittsburgh, Pa. where he was a manager of Manufacturing Engineering for Westinghouse Transportation Division.
Bob’s favorite hobbies were ballroom dancing and sailing. He was a member of the Tampa Sailing Squardron and served as both Commodore and on the racing committee. Bob was a loving husband, father and grandfather.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>
Arrangements entrusted to the National Cremation & Burial Society, Ruskin, Fla., 813-645-3231.
Bob served in the United States Army, which provided educational opportunities. He earned both a mechanical engineering degree and a master’s degree in electrical engineering. He spent his career with Westinghouse working in Pittsburgh, Pa. where he was a manager of Manufacturing Engineering for Westinghouse Transportation Division.
Bob’s favorite hobbies were ballroom dancing and sailing. He was a member of the Tampa Sailing Squardron and served as both Commodore and on the racing committee. Bob was a loving husband, father and grandfather.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>
Arrangements entrusted to the National Cremation & Burial Society, Ruskin, Fla., 813-645-3231.