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Robert Eugene McKibben
SPRINGFIELD - Robert Eugene McKibben, 86, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, February, 25 2012 at Memorial Medical Center.
He was born June 16, 1925 in Arrowsmith, IL , the son of Frank and Merle (West) McKibben. He married Mary Dodd in 1950 in Springfield; she preceded him in death in 1994. Mr. McKibben was a U.S. Merchant Marine veteran of WWII, serving in the Atlantic and Pacific war zones. He attended the University of Illinois in Urbana and moved to Springfield in 1948. He retired from Fiat-Allis in 1984, after 36 years of service as a Senior Engineering Technician in charge of special projects. He was a member of the National Institute for Certification of Engineering Technologies. After he retired he stayed active enjoying huting, fishing, bowling, golfing, and trap shooting.
Robert is survived by 4 sons; Daniel (Patti), Martin (Kimberly) of Indianapolis, Mick (Mary), Brian (Robin) of Springfield, 3 daughters Marilyn (Arthur) Enteman of Chatham, Amanda (Jeffery) Maguire of Auburn, and Sara (Patrick) Boren of Springfield, as well as 9 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 28, from 4-7 pm at Bisch and Son Funeral Home, 505 E Allen Springfield IL 62703. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 29, at 11 am at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park, where the Sangamon County Inter-Veterans Burial Detail will conduct military honors. Rev. Sara Isbell of Chatham United Methodist Church will conduct the services.
Memorials in his name may be made to the American Cancer Society, 687 E Linton Avenue, Springfield, IL 62703-5902, or to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 800 E Carpenter Street, Springfield, Illinois 62769. Please visit the online obituary at www.bischandsonfuneralhome.com.
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Sara Mckibben Boren
April 19, 2012
I am still missing you so much. Not a day goes by that I am not thinking of you. I light this candle for you today because I am letting you know that you are truly Loved and missed! Sara Jane
Jim Kane
March 5, 2012
What a great guy Mr. McKibben was. I'm sorry I was out of town and couldn't come to the wake. My heart goes out to his children. You are blessed to have had such a great Dad. He will be missed by us all.
Gail Price Dessez
March 1, 2012
Kim,
Sorry to hear of the loss of your father-in-law. I lost mine in December and know the hole this loss leaves in your lives.
As always, you're in my thoughts and heart.
Dale and Debi Simpson
March 1, 2012
We are deeply saddened at the loss of our friend and neighbor. We hope that you find comfort in knowing he is finaly home.
There are so many memories that we will cherrish from sharing his beautiful art work to taking our cat tigger for rides in his car! He will be missed by us all and rejoice in the house of the lord forever.
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Paula McClure
February 29, 2012
Amanda and Family,
So sorry to read about the loss of your Father what a special Person He was, You will hold Him in Your Hearts forever. My thoughts and Prayers are with You.
George Koch
February 29, 2012
I was saddened to read about Mac, as we called him. We both worked in the Engineering Department at Allis Chalmers-Fiat Allis and became pretty good friends, shooting trap in the same league, playing golf, and having libations afterward. He was a good and talented guy, fun to be around, and the source of many laughs. I talked to him on the phone recently after not seeing him since our retirements, and he was the same old Mac--nothing seemed different to me. He will always have a warm spot in my heart.
My sympathy to the family and godspeed to Mac--I'll see him on the otherside.
George Koch
February 28, 2012
Our deepest sympathy and prayers be with your family at your loss.
JoAnn and Bob Yates (Springfield,IL)
Tom Peters
February 28, 2012
Marilyn and family,
My deepest sympathies. May the Lord comfort you with all the fond memeories you have.
Sincerely,
Tom
Sue Dey
February 28, 2012
I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. He was a good guy. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time.
Janice Weathers
February 28, 2012
Dear Mary & family - I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your father-in-law. My family & I are praying that y'all will find peace and comfort in the knowledge that he is at rest now. Our sincere condolences.
Laura &David Ratz
February 27, 2012
we're sorry for your loss. our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jane Bucci
February 27, 2012
Dear McKibben Family;
I had the privilege of meeting your father in February 2009. We were both artists in the same contest. He was talented and gracious man and I sensed a great, kind dignity about him.
As I recall the event held after the contest was not well thought out and quite chaotic, but your father very patiently weathered it all. I assume he was used to a bit of chaos perhaps because he had experience with a large family of children.
Very sorry you have lost him.
February 27, 2012
To our " Brother" and family -
When I started working for a US Congressman last year - one of the first items I took with me to personalize the office was our limited edition envelope with Bob McKibben's Award winning artwork of Abraham Lincoln for the Illinois Bicentennial Commission. I proudly enjoy viewing his talented work everyday. I am sorry we can not join you now personally to celebrate Bob's life, but know we are thinking of you with love and prayers. - The Keeles - Indianapolis
Nancy Curtis Jackson
February 27, 2012
So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
February 27, 2012
Mike, Danny and families,
Condolences to the McKibben family. I am so sorry for your loss.
Janet (Chew) Barkmeier
Rick & Tina Pile
February 27, 2012
McKibben family- So sorry to hear that Bob passed. We will always remember the fun times we had in Tennesse on Kentucky lake.
Gloria Pfaff
February 27, 2012
Dear Danny and Mick I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Linda (Schultz) Birks
February 27, 2012
Marilyn,Mick and the McKibben family, My thoughts are with you during this difficult time. I am sorry for your loss.
Jeffrey Dodd
February 27, 2012
I am deeply saddened to hear of your loss. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers. Please accept my heartfelt condolences as you grieve.
Linda Kerske
February 27, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May the wonderful memories sustain you and keep you strong.
Sheryl Reynolds
February 27, 2012
My sympathies and thoughts to your family during this time.
Jeaneene Gesell
February 27, 2012
Mary,
My deepest sympathy to you, Mick and the entire family. Take care.
February 27, 2012
McKibben family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Mary (Mabus) Maher
Kirsty Hennessy
February 27, 2012
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Frank & Nancy Dunkus
February 27, 2012
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Butch and Lisa Staber
February 27, 2012
Thinking of you during this difficult time. Your father was a special man.
Alan Ault
February 27, 2012
Words alone cannot express how sorry I am to hear this news. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Denise Groves Schantz
February 27, 2012
Dear Danny and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
With love and prayers
Denise Groves Schantz
Colette Iocca Hohimer
February 27, 2012
Dear Danny and Family,
So sorry to read of your father's passing. My condolences and prayers to your family.
Fred and Debbie Doerfler
February 27, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with the McKibben family during this time of sorrow.
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