Bob D. “Gnarly” Udell  

Beloit 

Bob D. Udell, age 82 died Tuesday, November 17, 2009.   He was born December 26, 1926 to the late Beauford and Helen (Brittan) Udell in Beloit. Bob enlisted into the U.S. Army on June 9, 1945 and served his Country as an airplane mechanic until his honorable discharge on December 3, 1946. He was a plumber by trade and worked for local union until his retirement in 1991. Bob was a professional and successful race car driver in the 1950’s and was well known on the race car circuit for many years. He enjoyed boating, the outdoors and was an avid reader.

Bob is survived by his daughter, Jeri (Daniel Garcia) Udell; his brother Beauford Udell; eight nieces and nephews, Jan (Bob) Knutson, Britt  (Marna) Udell, Julie Udell, Joanie (Jerry) Jordan, Scott (Marilyn) Essington, Lynn(Carl) Scandroli Jim (Chris) Essington & Susie (Eric) Eckstrom.

He was predeceased by his parents, his sister and brother in law, Jean & Raymond Essington and his sister in law, Alta Udell.

Friends and family are encouraged to gather at the Filling Station on Cranston Road on Saturday November 21, 2009 from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. to celebrate Bob’s life. It was Bob’s desire to be cremated by the BRIAN MARK FUNERAL HOME. A memorial is being established in his name.

BRIAN MARK

formerly Schoenfeld-Mark