Biography: Bobby "Bob" Gerald Treece, age 83, of Little Rock, died Wednesday, October 7, 2009. He was born in Batesville, Arkansas on August 16, 1926 to the late James Sherman Treece and Hattie Rosella Watts-Treece. He grew up in Fayetteville, graduating from Fayetteville High School in 1944. He attended the University of Arkansas (Fayetteville), where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering in 1948. He was a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. After graduation, he worked with Ebasco Services, Inc., a consulting engineering firm in New York City. In 1951, he accepted a position with Sargent & Lundy, Engineers in Chicago, Illinois, where he worked on the electrical design of power generating plants, later specializing in the design of nuclear power plants. After 38 years at Sargent & Lundy, he retired in 1989 as Head of the Electrical Project Engineering Division. Mr. Treece was a Professional Engineer, registered in Arkansas, Illinois, and Florida, and a member of the National Society of Professional Engineers. He was a Life Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE), where he chaired or served on several technical committees, prepared IEEE standards on batteries and direct-current systems, and authored technical papers. Mr. Treece was a member of Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church and the Upper Room Sunday-School Class. He served on the board of AARP Chapter 34 and was in charge of their Driver Safety Class for many years. He enjoyed reading, fishing, playing bridge, spending time with his family, and was a political junkie. He was an avid Razorback fan and was always available to help others especially with computer projects and electronic repairs. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, James Sherman and Hattie Watts- Treece; by three brothers, James Sherman Treece, Jr., Sherman Garrett Treece, and Clyde Charles Treece; and by one sister, Jo Treece Basden. Mr. Treece is survived by his wife of almost 61 years, Katherine Theresa Hays-Treece of Little Rock; three sons, William R. Treece and wife Vicki of Arlington Heights, Illinois, Alan H. Treece and wife Ann of Plymouth, Minnesota, and James H. Treece and wife Polly of Tulsa, Oklahoma; one daughter, Katherine L. Treece of Minneapolis, Minnesota; by one sister, Hattie Lee Gilbreath of Fort Smith; and by seven grandchildren: Brian, Bradley, Angela, Michael, Bobby, Adam, and Margaret Treece. Visitation will be Friday, October 9, 2009 from 5 - 7 p.m. at Ruebel Funeral Home, 6313 W. Markham, Little Rock, AR. A funeral service will be held Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church in Little Rock with Rev. Victor Nixon officiating. Burial will be at 3:30 p.m. at Pinecrest Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church, 4824 Woodlawn Avenue, Little Rock, AR 72205. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.