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Robert Sproull Obituary

CRYSTAL BEACH — Dr. Robert "Bob" Sproull, 69, of Crystal Beach, Florida, lost his battles with cancer Oct. 27, 2019, with his family by his side.

Born June 5, 1950, in Alton, Illinois, he was the son of the late David Sproull and Art and Ginny McDonald of Godfrey, Illinois. Bob graduated from Purdue University with a doctorate in chemical engineering. He began his career at Stone and Webster in Boston, Massachusetts. Later, he taught at Oregon State University.

Bob continued on as a chemical engineering consultant, which allowed him to travel the world. Bob loved traveling, hiking, bicycling and camping. He enjoyed the outdoors.

Along with his parents, he is survived by his children, Dylan Sproull, of Alton, Celeste Sproull, of Tarpon Springs, Florida, and Donavan Sproull, of Edwardsville, Illinois; his brothers and sisters, Nancy Rhodes, of Godfrey, Mary (Dennis) Shaw, of Dow, Illinois, Patti McDonald, of Rosewood Heights, Illinois, Roger Sproull, of Godfrey, and Josephine Sweeney, of Grafton, Illinois. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews and a special friend, Anita Campana, of Florida.

He was preceded in death by his father, a sister, Kathy McDonald, and a niece, Stephanie Sproull.

Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until time of memorial service at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, at Gent Funeral Home, in Alton. Reverend Andre' Dobson will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or Autism Speaks. Online guestbook and information may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Telegraph from Nov. 4 to Nov. 5, 2019.

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Joyce Johnson

July 25, 2025

I just looked up Bob's name to see where he was living in Florida.I was so shocked to see his obituary . I enjoyed all the good times we spent together and the time we were able to spend in the Netherlands together and the places we were able to see together in Europe. May he rest in peace and may God be with his family.

Paul Hardt

December 24, 2021

I was so sorry to hear about Bob´s passing. We were roommates at North Central College in our freshman year (1968-1969). All four of us roomies had a great relationship and a good time that year. I made a bet with Bob in 1987 that the Twins outdoor beat the Cardinals in the World Series. I won, and our whole family drove out to Oregon to collect. We had a wonderful time....I believe our foursome were all reunited that summer. Bob and family visited us in Minnesota a few years later. Good times. Good memories. I will always have good thoughts about Bob.

Anita Campana

November 3, 2019

Robert, you were the kindest and smartest person I knew. Thank you for being part of my life these past two plus years. I will miss our conversations on almost anything, especially our political and baseball chats. I love you will all my heart and will miss you so much. You fought this battle so hard, Rest In Peace my love. Anita

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