Robert C. Mulverhill Sr.

DECATUR - Robert C. Mulverhill, Sr., 78, of Decatur, IL, died 7:20 A.M., Friday, August 29, 2008, at Heartland of Decatur. Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, September 2, 2008, at First Lutheran Church, Decatur, IL, with visitation Monday, September 1, from 5 to 8 P.M. at Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Decatur, IL. Memorials may be made to First Lutheran Church or American Cancer Society. Robert was born July 1, 1930, in Gary, Indiana, the son of Orville and Catherine (Fundy) Mulverhill. He married Mary Ann Nieft on February 14, 1954 in Decatur, IL. Robert was a member of First Lutheran Church. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran, serving in Korea. Robert formerly worked at Wagner Casting Co. and then at Caterpillar Tractor Co. for 33 ½ years as a tool and die maker, before retiring in 1985. He was a member of Elks - BPOE #401, former member of the Moose Club and Brush College PTA, and was on the Caterpillar Golf Team. Mr. and Mrs. Mulverhill organized the Mary's Merry Maker's dance club and were members for many years. He was an avid fisherman and loved to dance and play golf. He is survived by his mother Peggy Zucco of Mt. Zion, IL; wife of 54 years, Mary Ann of Decatur, IL; son Robert C. Mulverhill, Jr. and wife Laure of Highlands Ranch, CO; daughters Rebecca A. Schniepp and husband Mark of Niceville, FL, Eva S. Mulverhill of Niceville, FL; grandchildren Matthew R. Mulverhill, Shelby Lee Mulverhill, Kayla L. Schniepp, Colton B. Schniepp; sister Mary Wortman of Decatur, IL; brother Joseph Zucco of Indianapolis, IN, and Deloris Gerike of Ozark, MO. He was preceded in death by his father Orville and stepfather Tony Zucco. Condolences may be left to the family at www.brintlingerandearl.com. Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at www.legacy.com/herald-review/Obituaries.asp