Born November 9, 1948 in Chicago to La Verne and Lois (Hegstrom) Van Ness, he married Kathy Sue Norman on March 17, 1980 in Peoria. She died November 10, 2019 in Creve Coeur.
Surviving are two children, Robert (Danaka) Van Ness of Creve Coeur and Megan (Randy) Kerby of Green Valley; five grandchildren, Wyat, Gavin, Brayleigh, Hunter and Cole and one brother, Larry (Lisa) Van Ness in Columbia, Tennessee.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Barbara Cogan and Cheryl Earp.
Bob had worked for Komatsu Mining System in Peoria for 30-plus years.
He enjoyed boating, water skiing, snow skiing, hunting and target shooting. He was very involved with Ham Radios and was an amateur pilot and an Eagle Scout.
His graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, November 8, 2024 at Resurrection Cemetery in Peoria. Pastor Jan Hehl Proeber will officiate.
A gathering celebrating Bob’s life will begin at 3 p.m. Saturday, November 9, 2024 at the Creve Coeur VFW Post 4835, 628 South Main Street in Creve Coeur.
Arrangements are by Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Creve Coeur.
Memorial contributions may be given to Illinois CancerCare Foundation, 8940 Wood Sage Road, Peoria, Illinois 61615.
To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.com
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