Robert “Bob” Church
d. June 7, 2019
Robert “Bob” Church, age 75, of Greenview, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2019 at his residence.
He was born on January 10, 1944 in Springfield, Illinois, the son of Herman and C. Eileen Church.
Bob married Randra on June 5, 1964 and just celebrated 55 years of marriage.
He is survived by his wife, Randra; children, Bob Church Jr of Greenview, Dave (Kelly) Church of Maryland, Mark (Becky) Church of Hamilton, IL; grandchildren, Tom, Henry, Brian Church of Maryland, Eric Church of Japan; Erin Church of Hamilton, IL, Michelle Ryan (Chris), Micheal (Crystal) Annerino; eight great-grandsons; one nephew, Tony (Leslie) Church; and many cousins, including one special cousin, Marilyn Deters.
He preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Bill Church.
Bob was employed at SIU School of Medicine as Security Guard and was a policeman for Greenview and Petersburg Police Departments for 20 years.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting, outdoors, and family. Bob loved his dogs and living in the country.
He loved police work and helping people and would like memorial contributions made to Petersburg Police Department, Menard County Rescue Squad, or charity of choice.
Cremation rites will be accorded. No services will be held per Bob’s request.
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Posted June 10th, 2019 at 8:37 pm
So sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. He was one of my favorite police officers. He will be missed. I worked with him with the City of Petersburg, Illinois.
Posted June 11th, 2019 at 10:13 am
Randi,
So sorry for your loss.
Posted June 11th, 2019 at 10:23 am
Bob was a great professional police officer and friend. I worked with him frequently during his 20 years of professional service. He certainly made Menard County a better and safer place to live. My condolences to his family.
George E. Merrihew
Hereford, AZ
Posted June 11th, 2019 at 1:01 pm
Sorry to hear of Bob’s passing, I know he will be greatly missed. We had a lot of fun working together at Roland Machinery and he will be missed.
Posted June 11th, 2019 at 3:52 pm
I worked with Bob at the Menard County Courthouse. Bob was always very nice. Sorry for your loss.
Posted June 11th, 2019 at 6:47 pm
Our deepest sympathy for you loss.
Sending our love:
Tracy & Bill Urban, and loving memory of Maryln Jean Shifflet.
Posted June 13th, 2019 at 10:59 am
We are so sorry for your loss.
All our love to you and your family.
Sincerely,
Sue & John Royer
Posted June 13th, 2019 at 5:22 pm
To Randy and Family, so sorry to hear about Bob. Prayers with all of you.
Posted June 18th, 2019 at 2:02 pm
So sorry to hear about Bob’s passing away. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Posted June 19th, 2019 at 8:36 pm
Randy & family, I am so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. My love & prayers to you all.
Posted June 27th, 2019 at 4:45 pm
Randi & family, I am so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. Prayers sent your way. Thinking about you