Robert "Bob" Robison

July 5, 1936 - October 30, 2021

Robert “Bob” Robison, 85, of East Peoria, passed away on Saturday, October 30, 2021, at his home. He was born In Tallula, IL on July 5, 1936, to Edgar and Arminta (Monroe) Robison. He married Wanda Castleman in December 1955. He later married Sheryl Applegate on September 28, 1968; she survives. He is also survived by his five children, Sandy (Kirk) Hoog of Washington, Robert Leon (Ellen) Robison of Mapleton, Denise Holmes of Mesa, AZ, Rodney (Bobbi) Robison of East Peoria, and Robin Robison of Peoria; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his infant son, David Ryan Robison, and 10 siblings. Bob was a machinist with Pabst, then started his own business, R. Robison Trucking. He retired at age 82, when he sold his truck. He enjoyed spending time with his family and racing stock cars, where he earned the nickname, “Slick Robison.” He was also a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in East Peoria. Visitation will be held from 5-7 PM on Thursday, November 4, 2021, at Gary Deiters Funeral Home & Cremation Services in East Peoria. A funeral service will be at 10:00 AM on Friday, November 5, 2021, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in East Peoria, with an additional half-hour of visitation prior to the service at 9:30 AM. Burial will follow at Roberts Cemetery in Morton. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in East Peoria, Shriners Hospital, or St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Online condolences may be left at www.GaryDeitersFH.com.