Robert L. "Bob" Yeagle

Robert "Bob" L. Yeagle age 80 of Winslow, Illinois passed away at his home on Thursday, January 23, 2025. He was born on January 13, 1945 in Freeport, Illinois to Theron and Mabel (Lawver) Yeagle. Bob married Pamela Campbell on October 22, 2000 on the family farm officiated by Reverand Dwight Bennett. Bob was a graduate of Orangeville High School Class of 1963. He served his country in the US Army and Army Reserves from 1966-1972. Bob's passion, which he fulfilled, was being a lifelong farmer. He held many other jobs through the years including hauling milk, carpentry, and working as a U.S. Postal Service mail carrier for the surrounding towns. He volunteered his time with the Freeport VA driving Veterans to Dr.'s appointments. Bob was a member of Ewert-Kline American Legion Post 720 in Orangeville, where he held several different offices through the years. He was also a long-standing member of the Oneco Township Board. He was a good line dancer and it's also how he met Pamela in 1993.
Bob is survived by his wife Pamela of Winslow; two sons- Christopher (Sue) Yeagle and Robert (Wendy) Yeagle both of Orangeville; grandchildren- Bobby (Torri) Yeagle and Makena Yeagle; great grandson Hudson Wilder; ; extended children- Eric Schrader, Eryn (Michael) Rubino, Thad (Kat) Schrader; extended grandchildren- Kaitlyn (Cody) Beck, Robert and Nathan Rubino, Ethyn, Vivian, and Olivander Schrader, Morgan Wells, Grant Anderson; extended great grandchildren- Oktober Beck and Hazelyn Beck; sister Kay (Larry) Miller and brother Dean (Carla) Yeagle; nieces Colleen and Danica; aunt Jean Winkler
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Henry Yeagle, and an infant sister.
Visitation will be held 10:00 am until time of service on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at the Orangeville United Methodist Church.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon on Saturday February 1, 2025 at the Orangeville United Methodist Church
Officiating will be Pastor Roger Bronkema.
Luncheon to follow the funeral services at Orangeville United Methodist Church.
Interment will take place at Sunset Acres in Orangeville.
A memorial has been established in his memory.
To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of
Robert "Bob" L. Yeagle, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.