East Peoria – Robert E. Cole, 73, of Tanglewood Lane, East Peoria, passed away at 7:15 PM on Thursday May 15, 2014 at his residence. He was born on March 2, 1941 in Peoria to Richard W. and Maxine M. Becket Cole. They preceded him in death. He is survived by four children Kathy (Robert) Kaufman of UT, Duane S. Cole of MD, JoAna Cole and Geni (Vincent) Randle both of East Peoria; ten Grandchildren; one sister Nancy Moore, and two brothers William and Donald Cole.
Robert had been a Parts Order Analyst for Caterpillar Tractor Company. He retired in 1993 after 35 years of service. He was an Air Force veteran serving from 1960 to 1964.
A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 PM on Monday May 19, 2014 at Remmert Funeral Home in East Peoria. Military Honors will be performed at the end of the visitation. Cremation rites will then be accorded. Memorials may be made to the OSF Cardiology Dept., 4541 North Prospect Rd., Peoria Heights, IL 61616.
