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Robert McLean Obituary
He was born on February 26, 1940, in Granite City, Illinois the son of the late Robert C. & Bonnie Mae (Sheppard) McLean, Sr.
Bob owned and operated McLean's Conoco Service Station with his dad and son John for over 40 years.
He married Della E. Maurer on October 28, 1957, in Corinth, Mississippi. She preceded him in death on May 3, 2012.
Bob is survived by 4 sons, John McLean of Edwardsville, Patrick McLean & wife Pamela of Anna, Illinois, Rob McLean of Highland, Illinois, Kenneth Hendricks & wife Ashley of Arkansas; six grandchildren, David Pace, Daniel Robert McLean, Jr., Natalie McLean, Jordan, Justices, & Drake Hendricks; four sisters, Maureen Brummer & husband Richard of Effingham, Susan McLean of West-Boulder, Colorado, Margaret Dahlin & husband Jim of Arvada, Colorado, Lynne Rose & husband Rick of Bethalto; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a son: Daniel Robert McLean.
He was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church in Edwardsville.
Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 24, 2016, at Weber & Rodney Funeral home in Edwardsville.
The funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 25, 2016, at the funeral home with the Very Rev. Jeffery Goeckner officiating.
Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Glen Carbon.
The family requests memorials to BJC Hospice.
Condolences may be expressed online at weberfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert McLean
Bonnie May
June 12, 2016
Just learned of Bob's passing. So sorry--my condolences to John and the rest of the family. I will remember him fondly as a guy who was always willing to help you out. Very nice man. Fly high Bob!
Susan McLean
June 12, 2016
To my brother, "the perfect on"!
You are missed by all of your "baby" sisters.
June 1, 2016
So very sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Hoping your good memories will carry you through the pain of his loss.
Mary & Warren Hemmer & the Boys
Roy Holshouser
May 31, 2016
31 May 2016 McLean Family
I Will Be Missing a Life Long Friend
Condolences to each Family Member.
Deb Burroughs
May 27, 2016
To the McLean family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy at your loss.
Bob's kindness, humor and enthusiasm for life will live on in the memories of those of us lucky enough to have known him. May those same memories ease the pain of your loss.
And a final thanks to Bob for breathing life into my Packard!
May 26, 2016
Thoughts and prayers are with your family. I always remember what a kind person he was when I worked at my dad's restaurant, Rusty's
May 25, 2016
My VW, Magi, may never make it out of the garage again. I will miss your efforts to making it run again, Bob. You were a source of history of Edwardsville and your many stories were delightful and entertaining. You were missed when you closed the service station and now you will be missed forever. To all your family, my deepest sympathy.
Virginia Bryan
May 25, 2016
So sorry I had to work last night & couldn't make the visitation, but I will be at the funeral. I am terribly sad that I missed seeing him before he passed.
Barry Dunn
May 25, 2016
My deepest condolences to the McLean family for their loss. He will be greatly missed.
Toni Liston
May 24, 2016
John,
I'm so sorry for your family's loss. Your dad was the first person in town that I met. I had pulled into the station for directions and was greeted by his big smile and help.
Luke Cuff
May 24, 2016
My condolences to all of Bob's family and friends. Bob was a great friend to my family and I. Bob was always willing help others and I would always tell him to relax your supposed to be retired! From family barbecues to eating dinner at Stagger it was always great to see Bob. He was tough as nails and great man to call my friend. I will miss him like many of us.
Teresa Pine-Rixie
May 24, 2016
My deepest condolences to the McLean family. I have known all of you most of my life as friends and family. Your dad was a good man. Always helping someone and totally dedicated to his family. He will be missed!
Joanie and Paul Samtprp
May 24, 2016
John, Your dad was such a character, always made me laugh. He will be missed! Know that he will always be with you in your heart! Prayers for you and your family.
Lisa Hartlieb-Spicer
May 24, 2016
With Bob in the world, a broken-down car was never stressful, even when I was on shaky ground as a new mom with a fickle old Dodge Caravan. He made us smile, made us feel safe, and gave us hope in the goodness of humankind. He was the best kind of human, and I think of him often, with a smile in my heart.
Michelle
May 24, 2016
Bob are sorely missed. If I may, I would like to share one of my favorite Bob moments. He would do anything to help someone out. I believe it was a snow storm on January 1st, 1999. My roommate, Cheryl, and I were snowed in a decided to walk into town for supplies. We stopped by the station and Bob not only supplied us with Dr. Pepper's but also gave us a ride of our lives back to our apartment. My dearest condolences to all. Love you!
Billie Smith Nenninger
Billie Nenninger
May 24, 2016
So sorry to hear of Bob's death. I remember the station from my high school years in Edwardsville. Prayers and condolences to his family.
Pam Bill Bogard Family
May 24, 2016
John and Family,
Bob was a dear friend to us. He always had a kind word or a funny story to tell. There was hardly a time that we went to see him or have a vehicle worked on that he didn't take time to stop and talk with us. He had lots of Edwardsville history to tell, I don't know how he remembered all he shared. He will be missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Marcia (Rice) Bowie
May 23, 2016
My sympathy and heartfelt condolences go out to the family of Robert McLean. My father was a faithful customer at the Conoco Station until his death in 1968. Bob was always friendly, and we liked him and his father very much. Bob and I went to school together. I sincerely feel your pain. Bob was a very loving and kind person who will be greatly missed.
Jane Crouch
May 23, 2016
Wayne and I are very sorry for your loss. Bob was always up for a chat! His presence will be missed.
Larry Raines
May 23, 2016
John & Family please accept my deepest condolences !
Edward Schultz
May 23, 2016
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.
May 23, 2016
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
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