Robert "Bob" McManus
BARTONVILLE - Robert "Bob" McManus, age 77, of Bartonville passed away peacefully Saturday, March 10, 2018, at 11:54 a.m. at his residence.
He was born on Aug. 24, 1940, in Peoria to Robert and Alvera (Kidder) McManus. He married Eula Kerley on July 6, 1959, in Peoria. She survives, along with one daughter, Kim (Calvin) Jones of Colorado Springs, CO; one son, Robert G. McManus of Brighton, CO; one grandson, Caden Jones of Colorado Springs, CO; and one half sister, Joy.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Randy and Alvalee; and one sister, Barbara.
Bob was a United States Navy veteran, serving from 1958 to 1961. Following his time in the military, he was a Journeyman Electrician for IBEW Local 34. Later, he and his wife owned and operated Rosewood Lanes (Strike Town) in Pekin for 22 years.
He was a member of the AMVETS, and the Greater Peoria Bowing Association. He was inducted in both the Peoria and Pekin Bowling Hall of Fame.
Visitation will be Wednesday, March 14, 2018, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Davison-Fulton Bartonville Chapel. Funeral services will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, following the visitation. Cremation rites will take place following the services.
You may view Bob's obituary online at www.davison-fulton-bartonvillechapel.com.
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Published in Peoria Journal Star from Mar. 12 to Mar. 14, 2018
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