He was born Dec. 9, 1947 in Calhoun County, IL to Goldie Kitson. He was raised by Herman and Emma Meinders. They preceded him in death along with nine brothers and sisters.
He married Brenda DeWeese on Jan 1, 2000 in Peoria. She survives along with four daughters, three sons, 25 grandchildren, and one great- grandson.
Bob was a United States Army veteran serving in the Vietnam War. He was a truck driver in the Peoria area most of his life.
He attended Laramie Street Baptist Church.
Funeral services with military honors will be Monday, Nov. 18, 2019 at 11 a.m. at the Laramie Street Baptist church in Peoria. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services. Davison-Fulton Bartonville Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Cremation rites will be accorded following the services.
Memorials may be made to the Laramie Street Baptist Church.
You may view Bob’s obituary online at www.davisonfultonbartonvillechapel.com