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Robert Linden "Bob" Spaniol
July 14, 1931 - April 10, 2023
DECATUR - Robert Linden "Bob" Spaniol, 91, of Decatur, IL, passed away April 10, 2023, at Memorial Medical Center, Springfield, IL.
Bob was born July 14, 1931, in Pontiac, IL, the son of Glen R. and Inez L. (Linden) Spaniol. He and his former spouse, DeLora M. Muir, married on June 27, 1954. She preceded him in death. Bob was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Korean War. Following his military service, Bob worked for and retired from Illinois Central Railroad as a ticket clerk from August 1950 - May 1988.
Bob was a car enthusiast and loved his 1954 Chevy Bel Air. He enjoyed riding his bike around the neighborhood. He was well known by his neighbors and took pride in his neighborhood.
Surviving are his son, James A. Spaniol (Dianne) of Decatur, IL; daughter, Lynda M. Kerstein (Karl) of Springfield, IL; grandchildren: Kurtis R. Kerstein (Samantha) of Houston, TX, Kristopher W. Kerstein (Jessica) of Chicago, IL, and Julia D. Sprinkle (Dustin). Bob was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Wilma J. Spaniol.
Visitation will be 3:00 - 5:00 PM Sunday April 16, 2023, at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home. Graveside funeral service will be 10:30 AM Monday, April 17, 2023, at Chenoa Township Cemetery, Chenoa, IL. Enthusiasts are encouraged to drive their classic cars to the events.
Memorials to Macon County Veteran's Assistance Commission.
Condolences may be left to Bob's family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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Eric Hood
June 27, 2023
My condolences to the family. My name is Eric Hood I worked with Bob at the railroad and would stop by his house to chat with him when I came to town. He will be missed as we are probably the only ones left from the Decatur Yard office.
John Walter
April 28, 2023
Robert was my neighbor and I was wild neighbor. His kindness and care helped me a lot. He was neighbor and friend to my parents.
Marty
April 26, 2023
We will never forget Bob´s kindness and compassion toward all of his neighbors but especially how he helped our Dad. He was truly one of a kind and can never be replaced.
Bob Reynolds
April 13, 2023
My car buddy is on the biggest cruise of his life prayers for the family Chevy Bob will see him some day keep a place for me next to my friend. God bless Bob and Carolyn Reynolds of Springfield il
Julia Sprinkle
April 13, 2023
Many family memories included Bob and his railroad/car stories. He will be greatly missed from our lives, but he will live forever in our hearts. Always remember.
Jerry Blackwell
April 13, 2023
I´m really going to miss Bob he was a great guy. Jerry Blackwell
Christina Overlin
April 13, 2023
I use to deliver Bob's mail for 9 years. He was such a nice guy. Always saw him around riding his bike. He let my son & I check out the Bel Air once. He will be a great loss to the neighborhood. My condolences to his family & friends.
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