Hanna City – Robert W. Untz, 89, of Hanna City, passed away at 9:20 PM on Friday, August 24, 2018 at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria. He was born on November 10, 1928 in West Brooklyn, IL to George and Helen (Gehant) Untz. He married Pauline Morse on July 10, 1948 in Canton, IL, they were married for 69 years. She preceded him in death on December 19, 2017.
Also preceding him in death were his parents; one son, Robert “Bob” “Dennie” Untz; one great-grandchild, Hayden Kowal; four brothers, George Jr, Albert John, Leo, and Norman Lee Untz; two sisters, Dorothy Jeanblanc, and Bernice Oliver.
Surviving is one son; Paul (Helen) Untz of Elmwood; daughter-in-law, Cheryl Untz of Fort Madison, IA; three grandchildren, Nicole (Steve) Dixon of Fort Madison, IA, Helena (Matt) Kowal of Peoria, and Robert J. Untz of Cibolo, TX; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Robert was hired as an engineer at CAT in 1950 where he retired in December 1990 after 40 years of service. He was an inventor of 15 U.S. Patents assigned to CAT. He was a member of Hanna City United Methodist Church. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and golfing. Robert was an avid Green Bay Packer fan. He also took tender care of his precious wife for many years. He was devoted to his kids and grandkids.
Services will be held at 11 AM on Friday, August 31, 2018 at Anderson-Sedgwick Funeral Home in Farmington, IL, where a visitation will be held from 10-11 AM. Rev. Jeremy Lafary will officiate. Burial will follow services at Oakridge Cemetery in Farmington, IL. In lieu of flowers and plants, memorials can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. To make online condolences you may go to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com
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