Decatur, Illinois
DECATUR - Robert Wilson Sleeper, 94, of Decatur, IL, passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2012, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Memorial services will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 10, at Bethlehem Presbyterian Church with visitation from 11:30 a.m. until time of service. Brintlinger & Earl Funeral...
Read MoreI am one of the pianists with the Grace Methodist church service on Sunday morning at McKinley Court. Mr. Sleeper came to church every Sunday morning, without fail, and he was always a bright spot in our morning! We will miss him so much!
Cindy Sellers
March 15, 2012 | Decatur, IL
We first met Bob though EAA Chapter 274 where he was one of our Young Eagles pilots. We could always count on him taking kids and sharing his love of flight. Bob flew 101 youngsters before "retiring" from the program.
Bob was a wonderful friend aviation and to all of us at 274.
Our condolances to his family.
John & Sue Durbin
March 09, 2012 | Lovington, IL
Jim,
Warm wishes of sympathy to you and your family. May your father's memory be eternal.
Nancy Constan Stathopulos
nancy constan stathopulos
March 09, 2012 | Denver, CO
Knowing Mr. Sleeper though Ambucs and bowling team was always a pleasure.
Our daughter worked for his firm while going to school.
We all lost a real friend.
Larry & Doreen Wingler
March 08, 2012 | Hurst, TX
Mr. Sleeper will be missed by many. I have got to know him over the past year. I have just fell in love with his smile, talks and many days of spending time with him. He loved his back scratches I gave him every day that I would see him. Seeing him in the halls or eating his supper at night has been a daily routine. His love of coffee, cookies and "sleep" anywhere is scooter stopped is something I have seen every time I go to the nursing home. I will miss his smile and I will keep every...
Kalei Ellis - Corrington
March 08, 2012 | Decatur, IL