Robert D. “Bob” Ham, 75, of Elmwood, IL, passed away on October 19, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 3, 1951 in Peoria, IL to Dale L. and Margaret P. (Abrams) Ham. Bob married his best friend, Yvonne L. Engel on March 7, 1987 in Peoria, IL. They enjoyed 39 loving years of marriage together. She survives alongside their four children; Mandy Engel of Canton, IL, Lacey (Matt) McMahill of Sarasota, FL, Karley (Justin) Schieferdecker of Payson, IL, and Robert “Daniel” Ham of Peoria, IL, one brother Michael (Cristene) Ham of Secor, IL, six grandchildren; Gabe, Kansas, Dean, Adam, Dylan, and Jonah, and one great-grandson Jacob, Aunt Phyllis Haney of Bloomington, IL, sister-in-law Cheryl Ham of Peoria, IL, and many other beloved family members.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, and his grandparents; Charles R. “Ross” and Essie (Crane) Ham, as well as Pearl and Bessie (Dixon) Abrams, and brother Stephen “Jeff” Ham.
Bob worked in the transmission business unit of Caterpillar and retired in 2009 after 34 years. Bob enjoyed spending time with his family, attending car and motorcycle shows, model car building, and collecting car parts for his 1932 Ford Roadster.
Cremation rites have been accorded through Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Canton. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at the Brimfield American Legion located at 121 West Knoxville Street, Brimfield, IL 61517 from noon to 4 pm. Memorials can be made to the National Kidney Foundation. To leave your condolences online, please visit oakshinesfuneralhome.com
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