Robert "Bob" Douglas Robbins

Born October 19, 1942 in Peoria to Howard and Margaret (Bunger) Robbins, he married Nadine Tharp on October 19, 1963 in Kingston Mines.

Surviving are his wife of 60 years; one daughter, Becky (Ross) Williamson of Glasford; two sons, Doug (Kim) Robbins of Green Valley and Brian (LeeAnne) Robbins of Marquette Heights; three granddaughters, Paige (Lucas Reinbeck) Robbins of Dillon, Kari (Craig) Blunier of Eureka and Brilee Robbins of Pekin; three grandsons, Drake (Haven) Hart of Pekin, Robert (Laura) Williamson of Bartonville and Bradie Robbins of Alaska and eight great-grandchildren, Ethan Curtis, Aubrey Smith, Elisa Hart, Lennon Hart, Crue Hart, Savannah Williamson, Charleigh Hart and Blaine Reinbeck.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Earl Robbins and Dale Robbins and one sister, Ethel Wolfe.

Bob had worked as a crane operator at Keystone Wire & Steel Co. in Bartonville for 42 years before retiring in 2008.

He enjoyed working in his yard and spending quality time with his family.

Bob was a long time member of Kingston Mines United Methodist Church.

His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at Kingston Mines United Methodist Church. Pastor Erin Totten-Jones will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday evening at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin. Additional visitation will be from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Tuesday morning at the church. Burial will be at Lancaster Cemetery in Glasford.

Memorial contributions may be given to OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois: Diabetes Resource Center, 530 Northeast Glen Oak Avenue, Peoria, Illinois 61637 or Fresenius Kidney Care, 3300 North Main Street, East Peoria, Illinois 61611.

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