Bob Jester

Canton – Robert L. “Bob” Jester, 92, of Canton passed away at 7:58 a.m. on Friday, July 10, 2015 at Heartland Healthcare Center in Canton.
He was born January 30, 1923, in Oakland, to Charles and Effie (Allison) Jester.  He married Normal L. Diveley on February 3, 1946 in Peoria.  She preceded him in death on June 25, 2011.
He is survived by four daughters, Sandy (the late Chuck) Harris of Trivoli, Charlotte A. (Timothy) Kalb of Princeville, Nadine Jester of Burlington, IA, and Connie (Rex Morris) Noble of Burlington, IA; one sister, Doris Lange of East Peoria; six grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Mary Button; eight brothers and two sisters.
Bob was a veteran of the United States Army Air Force, serving his country during World War II.  He worked as a truck driver for Pitman Trucking in Bartonville for 32 years and later retired from Dolan Trucking in Peoria in 1985.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and tinkering with cars.  He was a lifetime-member of the Amvets Post #169 in North Pekin and a member of the Teamsters Local #627.
Cremation rites have been accorded.  Graveside services, with military honors, will be held at a later date at Lakeside Cemetery in Pekin.  Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
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