Robert W. St. John

Robert W. St. John obituary, Lawrenceville, IL

Robert W. St. John

Robert St. John Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cunningham-Young Funeral Home - Lawrenceville on Mar. 16, 2026.
Robert W. "Bob" St. John, age 82 of Lawrenceville, passed away at his home with loved ones by his side on Friday, March 13, 2026. He was born on November 3, 1943, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Bob married Rebecca Purcell. He worked for many years as a union electrician and enjoyed riding his trike, working in the garage, fishing, spending time on the river, and being outside.

Those left to carry on his memory are his wife, Rebecca St. John, and her family.

No formal services are planned for Bob at this time.

Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.cunninghamfuneralhomes.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Cunningham-Young Funeral Home - Lawrenceville

1522 State Street, Lawrenceville, IL 62439

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