Robert "Bob" S. Doktor

He was born on December 11, 1949 in Philipsburg, PA to Stanley J. and Louise (Bodenshok) Doktor. He married Mary S. Mooberry on June 21, 1975 in Peoria. He was preceded in death by his parents and one niece.

Surviving is his wife, Mary of Peoria; two sons, Brian Doktor of Thornton, CO and Christopher Doktor of Fort Bragg, NC, who is currently serving in Afghanistan; one sister, Mary Ann (Rex) Vaughn of Brimfield, IL and two nieces.

Bob was a graduate of Elmwood High School and attended Bradley University. He worked as a service manager for many years at Sam Leman in Eureka and then as a service writer for Ray Dennison in Pekin, IL until his passing.

He was a model railroad enthusiast and volunteered his time at Mike’s Scale Railroads in Peoria. He helped with the recruiting of mechanic students for I.C.C. and he enjoyed photography, air shows and anything to do with airplanes.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 31, 2011 from 6 to 8 pm at Davison-Fulton-Woolsey-Wilton Funeral Home in Peoria. A funeral will be Thursday, September 1, 2011 at 10:00 am at the Funeral Home; the Rev. Jack Thompson will officiate. Burial will follow the service at Springdale Cemetery in Peoria.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. Please visit Bob’s story at www.woolsey-wilton.com.