Robert Shragal

1921 - 2018

GALESBURG - Robert Shragal, 96, rural Galesburg, died peacefully at home on June 22, 2018.

Bob was born Nov. 30, 1921, in St. David, the son of Joseph Martin and Filipina (Sepic) Shragal. Bob graduated from Corpus Christi High School and served in the Army Air Corps during World War II.

He is survived by Catherine E. Bruketta, whom he married on Aug. 14, 1948, in Canton. He is also survived by his children Rita (Fred) Keeperman of Moraga, California, Margaret (Steve) Tolley of Galesburg, Michael (Sarah Carey) Shragal of Danville, California, David (Julie King) Shragal of Galesburg and Phyllis (Larry) Mosnick of Crystal Lake; 15 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, six brothers and five sisters.

Bob was a lifelong farmer, "retiring " in 2015. He was a charter member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. He was a faithful Chicago Cubs and Norte Dame fan. Bob also enjoyed playing solitaire and reading multiple newspapers daily. Throughout the years he and Cathy enjoyed traveling together to visit family and historical sites. Bob enjoyed reading historical books and talking politics. He was a great storyteller and shared his life stories with the many people he came in contact with.

The rosary will be prayed at 4 p.m. Thursday, July 12, 2018, at Watson-Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory, with visitation following from 5 to 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Friday, July 13, 2018, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. William T. Miller will officiate. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Costa Catholic Academy or a charity of the donor's choice. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.watsonthomas.com