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Robert G.
Knoedler
SPRINGFIELD, IL - Robert G. Knoedler, 86, died at 12:50 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at St. John's Hospital.
He was born Feb. 6, 1927, in Springfield to Joseph and Helen Lex Knoedler. He married Genevieve Dold on Sept. 13, 1952, and she survives.
He is preceded in death by his parents; four brothers: William, Ernest, Joseph and Monsignor Henry Knoedler; two sisters, Eleanor Ermert and Sister Mary Beata.
Also surviving are four sons: Robert (Tina) Knoedler of Maggie Valley, N.C., John (Theresa) Knoedler of Springfield, Don (Debbie) Knoedler of Mt. Pulaski and James (Karen) Knoedler of Springfield; one sister, Helen Knoedler of Springfield; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Robert served as a U.S. Marine, and worked as a postal carrier for the U.S. Post office for 32 years. He supported and was active in the St. Agnes Holy Name Society, was a past member of the Mozart Club and Knights of Columbus, and a member of the Post Office Sunset Club.
Visitation: 4-7 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2013, at Staab Funeral Home, with prayer service at 4 p.m.
Funeral Mass: 10 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2013, at St. Agnes Church with Rev. Robert Jallas officiating.
Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital or St. Agnes Church.
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5 Entries
December 2, 2013
Sorry to hear of your loss John ....Ed Kienzler Springfield...
December 2, 2013
Don
I am sorry to hear of your fathers passing. You have my deepest sympathies. May God bless you and your family in this time of grief.
Deb Harrell, Springfield
olivia knoedler
November 29, 2013
I really miss him
Rich Dolack
November 29, 2013
Gen and family,
Sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Our prayers aare wwith you.
Rich and Edwina DOlack
November 25, 2013
Rest in Peace Marine. Semper Fi.
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