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Robert Bolyard Obituary
Elkhart, IL—Robert E. "Bull" Bolyard, 76, of Elkhart passed away at his home on Tuesday, October 3, 2017.
Graveside Services for Bob will be at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, October 9, 2017 at Camp Butler National Cemetery in Springfield with Dr. Raju Paturi officiating. Military Rites will be accorded by American Legion Post # 263 of Lincoln
Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 8, 2017 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Peasley Funeral Home in Lincoln.
Robert Eugene Bolyard was born on June 18, 1941 in Bluff City, Illinois the son of Pearl Henry and Martha Ernestine Kohler Bolyard. He was united in marriage to Donna Koehne on July 5, 1977. She survives.
Also surviving are his children: Robert Anthony (Mary) Hooper, Michael Thomas (Michelle) Koehne, Jamison Henry Wilhelm (Shelbie Gleason), Jeremiah Ernest Eugene Bolyard. One Uncle Richard Kohler. Grandchildren: Eric, Christian, Tiffany, Michael, Makayla, Colton, Riley Pearl, Alaina, Brixen Ivy. One Great-Grandson, Liam
He was preceded in death by his parents, and one sister: Kathryn LaBarre.
Bob served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.
He was a member of the Mt. Pulaski Masonic Lodge # 87 A.F. & A.M. and Teamsters Local #916. He was a sponsor and Committee Member for Ducks Unlimited in Lincoln for many years. Bob was a avid Cubs fan. He enjoyed woodworking and fishing.
Bob worked for Concrete Ready Mix for 10 years.
Memorials may be made to American Legion Post # 263 in Lincoln.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Jim Smiley
October 10, 2017
Donna. You don't know me but Bob and I were class mates in San Jose. Played basket ball together in 8th grade. Hunted together Lost track of him. My sympathies to you and family
Melanie (Maher) Janssen
October 9, 2017
Donna & Family, So sorry to hear about Bob's passing. Prayers to you all.
Barbara A. Smith
October 7, 2017
Donna and Family, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. I enjoyed meeting Bob years ago when I worked with Donna. He was always very nice and a lot of fun to be around. So sorry for your loss.
Rick Halsey
October 7, 2017
Donna,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I have know Bob for at least 50 yrs and rode to caterpillar with him. He and I were pretty good pals back in the day and will miss him. I can truly say he was a friend. R.I.P. Bob (Bull)
October 6, 2017
R.I.P. BULL
Robbin Cheli
October 5, 2017
Bob was a a person who already made me feel apart of the family. He could already make a person laugh. He will bee in my prayers and my heart. My love to the family in this time of lost. Bob will be missed greatly.
Susan Jachino-Ogg
October 5, 2017
Donna, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Hugs to you from Jim and I.
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