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Robert Charles Kember obituary, 1939-2023, Ottawa, IL

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2023

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Robert Kember Obituary

Robert Charles Kember
Born: March 3, 1939 in Sandwich, IL
Died: November 5, 2023 in Serena, IL
Robert Charles Kember, 84, of Serena, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023 at his home.
Funeral services will be 12 noon on Friday, November 10, 2023 at the Mueller Funeral Home in Ottawa with Chaplain Dave VanLaar, officiating. Burial will follow at West Serena Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home.
Bob was born on March 3, 1939 in Sandwich to Charles and Shirley (Brandenburg) Kember. He was a graduate of Serena High school. Bob worked as a farmer. He married Barbara Scidmore on March 6, 1960 at Serena Methodist Church. He loved raising black angus cattle, fishing, gardening, and being a Chicago Cubs, Bulls, and Bears fan.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara Kember, of Serena; two children, Laurie (Tom White) Kember, of Ottawa, Karie Kember, of Serena; three grandchildren; and a sister, Jean Kember, of Lombard.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Shirley; a son Jay Kember; and a brother, Jerry Kember
Pallbearers will be George J. Wawerski, Michael Ulrich, Tom White, Jim Olson, Mark Miller, and Jeff Kember.
Memorials may be directed to West Serena Cemetery.
You may sign the online guestbook and share remembrances at www.MuellerFH.com. Mueller Funeral Home and Crematory 800 First Avenue, Ottawa, IL 61350 815-434-4433

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Published by My Web Times on Nov. 7, 2023.

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Lucas R

November 7, 2023

Deepest sympathy to Barbara, Laurie, Karie & family. So very sorry for your loss. Sending love your way

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