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DUNLAP - Robert (Bob) F. Woerner, 85, of Dunlap died on July 15, 2014, at his home in Dunlap.
He was born on Aug. 8, 1928, in Peoria to Fred and Dorothy (Sauder) Woerner. He married Jacqueline Peppard in Peoria on Dec. 18, 1949.
Bob is survived by his wife, Jacqueline; two daughters, Debra Sue (Jeff) Landis of Pekin and Susan Lynn (Dale) Witherington of St. Paul, Minn.; one sister, Margaret Smith of Orlando, Fla.; one brother, Don Woerner of Peoria; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a nephew, Sean Woerner.
He graduated from Manual High School and earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Bradley University. He spent the rest of his working life at Caterpillar Inc., as the division manager of the financial services division. He retired in 1990 after 40 years of service.
Bob and his wife have belonged to Grace Presbyterian Church for 50 years. During his time there, he served as an elder from 1987 to 2007, and was involved in Bible studies. He enjoyed spending his free time with his family and friends.
A funeral service for Bob will be held at Grace Presbyterian Church, located at 8607 N. State Route 91 in Peoria at 11 a.m. today, July 18, 2014. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. at the church. A graveside service will be held at Parkview Cemetery. Pastors Doug Lightly and Dale Witherington will officiate.
Memorial donations in honor of Bob may be made to Grace Presbyterian Church or South Side Mission.
Bob's memorial website may be viewed at www.hurdfamilyfunerals.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Jim Woerner Haring
July 19, 2014
I am so thankful that I will be able to spend eternity with Bob, one of my first cousins that I didn't have the opportunity to do so in this life.
July 19, 2014
Bob, a first cousin that I didn't meet up with often in this life, but I am so thankful we will spend eternity together. Jim Woerner Haring
Gerald Beeson
July 18, 2014
Bob married my cousin Jackie and throughout my period of maturation he was always a positive example to try and emulate for me and my brother.
Lora Leber
July 17, 2014
My cousin, Bob, was an outstanding family man. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
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