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Robert Meredith Obituary
Chillicothe - Robert F. Meredith, 88, died at his home in Chillicothe at 10:50 a.m. Friday, Aug. 1, 2008.
He was born Jan. 22, 1920, in Springfield, Ill., to Lee Meredith and Elizabeth Knust Meredith.
Surviving is one son and daughter-in-law, Bob and Chriss Meredith of Boise, Idaho; and a daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Tom Tumblin of Longmont, Colo.; two grandsons, Russ Meredith of Mountain Home, Idaho, and Dylan Tumblin of Longmont, Colo.; two great-grandchildren, Jack and Mason Merdith of Idaho; and his very beloved and favorite sister, Bette Gleich, and her entire beloved family. He also is survived by a very special stepgrandson and family, Brent, Melissa and Hailey Tumblin of Broomfield, Colo.
He was preceded in death by his parents and dear brothers, Ron L. and Jack K. Meredith.
He was a WWII veteran, serving at Pearl Harbor on the USS Vestal.
He graduated from Kewanee High School in 1937 and joined the Navy in January 1939, serving on the USS Vestal, USS Sioux, NTS-TI and the USS Hazard and was honorably discharged on Oct. 10, 1945, as Chief Carpenters Mate.
He owned several businesses as a carpenter and cabinetmaker. He retired to Chillicothe in 1987, where he spent many hours as a volunteer driving for the township and helping with construction projects at Pearce Community Center.
His love for flying was profound and shared with many of his dear friends.
There will be no services, and burial of cremains will be in St. Mary's Cemetery in New Berlin, Ill.
Donations can be made by volunteering your time and energy in helping others in this wonderful community.
He will be missed by all.
The Cremation Society of Mid-Illinois Co. is assisting the family with arrangements.
Online condolences may be made at csmico.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Jim and Fay
August 5, 2008
Bob, was a very loving and helpful man, he was always there for everyone that needed him. He will always be in our hearts, God bless all of you and Bob is in much better place now.
Cindy Elliott
August 4, 2008
Mr. Meredith was such a special man. He touched everyone he met in such a profound and memorable way. He reminds me of the now famous Randy Pauch who recently died of pancreatic cancer, but was able to touch many lives in the process. What a blessing of a person who is facing such a challenging time in their life to accept the end of life on earth, but welcomes that process as well and tries to help others accept. He was a wonderful man and I can speak on behalf of all of his caretakers; We loved him too.
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