He was born July 28, 1941 in Peoria to Ray and Susana Dudley. He married Irene Melonis in 1966 and she preceded him in death in 1983. He later married Bonnie Winkler Munson July 1, 1989 in Spring Bay; she survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Mike (Amanda) Dudley and Steve (Michele) Dudley, three step daughters, Christy (Wayne) Bergmann, Cathy Munson, and Cindy (Chris Sprout) Seidel; twelve grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Gary and Donald Dudley.
Bob graduated from Manual High School in 1959 and attended two years at Bradley University. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War from 1965 to 1966 in the Construction Engineers, Battalion 84 and was honorably discharged in 1970. He received his Sharpshooter Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and National Defense Service Medal. Bob worked as a carpenter with Theobald-Whitten Home Builders, then with Diversified Building (Core Construction) retiring in 1999. He was proud of the fact that he got to enjoy retirement for 20 years.
Bob also enjoyed fishing, woodworking, shuffleboard, a cold Bud Light, and spending time with family and friends. He was an avid Chicago Bears and Cubs fan, and was a member of the Hanna City Sportsman Club, American Legion Post 979, Carpenter's Union Local 237, and VFW Post 3883.
As his request, cremation has been accorded and a Celebration of Life will be Saturday, November 16, 2019 from 2 to 5 pm at the American Legion Post 979 in Bartonville. Davison-Fulton Bartonville Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
"Perfect is close enough." "Always have a plan." "Always have fun."
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital. Words of comfort can be shared with the family at www.davison-fulton-bartonvillechapel.com.
