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Robert L. Cantrall
SPRINGFIELD, IL - Robert L. Cantrall, 92, of Springfield, died at Oak Terrace Health Care Center on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015.
He was born May 2, 1922, in Springfield, the son of Percy and Frances Freidinger Cantrall.
He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Alice Richards Cantrall; a niece, Lynn Shanklin of Springfield; nephew, Richard Shanklin of Chagrin Falls, Ohio; and great-nephew, Robert Alexander Shanklin of Akron, Ohio.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Virginia Cantrall Shanklin.
Bob retired from CILCO in 1984 after 43 years of service. He was a proud Army infantry veteran of WWII, serving in the ETO. He and Alice loved to travel around the United States. He had varied interests including sailing, gardening, and classical music. He was a member of the former Lake Springfield Postal Club. He volunteered his woodworking talents to the Lincoln Memorial Garden and Nature Center.
In keeping with his wishes, there will be no services. Cremation was accorded by Butler Cremation Tribute Center.
In lieu of flowers, those who wish to make direct memorial contributions may make them to: Lincoln Library, 326 S. 7th St., Springfield, IL 62701.
The family of Robert L. Cantrall is being served by Boardman-Smith Funeral Home, 800 S. Grand Ave. West, Springfield.
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February 3, 2015
Most of my memories of my cousin Bob are when our family visited Aunt Frances and Uncle Perce on North Third Street. He was my awesome older cousin. In later years he would stop by the Mission occasionally. I am grateful for all the work he did on the Cantrall family geneology.
Lorraine Cantrall Beatty
Sheila Presbrey
February 2, 2015
All of us at Famous Salon wish to extend our deepest sympathy to Alice and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you!
--Famous Salon Staff
The Arnold and Catlin Family
February 2, 2015
Dear Alice and Family,
Our family is sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He was a great man who will be missed by many. We will always remember the day Dad didn't come home until fairly late. When he did we learned Bob and Dad had dumped their sailboat upside down in Lake Springfield. What an adventure! Our Thoughts and Prayers are with You. BOB RIP
Blessings, The Arnold and Catlin Family
February 1, 2015
Bob Rest in Peace,You were a great friend to my father Don. I hope all your old Cilco buddy's are having a welcome home party for you in Heaven. See you later Vance Arnold!!!
Keith Allen
February 1, 2015
Dear Alice & Family:
May God help you achieve Peace in knowing you will see him again when its your time to go. R.I.P. Bob! I will miss our talks. Sincerely Your Computerman Call Keith
Bob Patarozzi
January 31, 2015
Mr. Cantrall - you will be missed. Many great memories of you sharing your passion for sailing and mushrooms. And I never got a new mule in my stall! RIP - Sail on sir, Second star to the right and straight on till morning.
January 31, 2015
We'll miss you Bob. We often enjoyed the interesting forwards that you sent us by email... I remember how proud of you I was when you returned to the area after serving your country! your cousin, Helen Cantrall Pierce and husband, Floyd
January 31, 2015
I am sorry to hear of the passing of my Great Uncle Perce's son. May The Lord bless the family with many happy memories of their loved one, Robert.
Elaine Cantrall-Burke
January 31, 2015
Nita (Richard) Bell
January 31, 2015
Our sympathies to his wife, Alice, and to his niece and nephew. Robert brought me to first disc containing the families recorded in a 1898 book written and published containing data gathered by an ancestor. Carmi. It has been my joy to keep as much added to this as I could gather. My mother-in-law was Robert's first cousin.
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