Robert E. Frobish

He was born in Pontiac, IL June 7, 1927 the son of Elmer T. and Mary Oda (Drury) Frobish. After graduation from high school, (he tried before graduation but his parents would not give permission) Bob enlisted and served in the United States Navy during WW II aboard the USS Ranger (CV-4).

Bob returned home and married Wanda Ragland February 12, 1948. She preceded him in death in 1981. He was also preceded in death by his parents, a son, Terry Frobish and his brother, Dale Frobish.

Bob later married Joane (Moritz) Zehr at Lou Yeager Lake in Litchfield, IL in 1982 and she survives. He is also survived by his son, Robert L. (wife Michelle) Frobish of Orlando, FL, his brother James Frobish and a niece, Susan Holt both of Torrance, CA.

Bob began his career in Morrisonville where he owned and operated a feed store and trucking company. He also farmed and then joined the Pioneer Hi Bred International, advancing to a regional sales manager before retiring in 1986.

He was a life member of the Morrisonville Masonic Lodge, a member of the Morrisonville American Legion Leslie-Reddick Post 721, and served over 10 years at the Central Illinois Food Bank and was named volunteer of the year. Bob was a collector. He enjoyed researching various things and then hunting for them in various places and on the internet. He had quite the collection of Bullet Pencils, wood foldable rulers, and hand carved duck and geese figurines. He found great joy being able to attend the Land of Lincoln Honor Flight to Washington D.C. Bob attended as many of the Honor Flight reunion’s held at Lakeside Christian Church and gave many Ruptured Duck lapel pins to his comrades. Originally the pin was issued to WW II honorably discharged veterans to wear indicating their service in WW II.

Bob’s wishes for Cremation Rites will be accorded by the Bisch Crematory. A celebration of his life with Christian burial will be announced at a later time. Inurnment will be in the Morrisonville Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, those who wish may direct memorial contributions in his name to Land of Lincoln Honor Flight c/o 57 Country Place, Springfield, IL 62703

Please visit the online “Life Remembered Story” at www.bischfuneralhomewest.com where tributes and condolences may be left for the family.

Arrangements are in the care of Bisch Funeral Home west. 217-544-5424