Robert E. Montgomery, 90, of Bloomington, Illinois passed away at 4 p.m. Monday, April 29. 2019 at Seminole Nursing Pavilion, Seminole, Florida. He was born on June 17, 1928, in Marion, Indiana to the late James K. and Ruth F. (Bailey) Montgomery. He is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Shirley. Robert attended Purdue University, graduating in Mechanical Engineering, and becoming a Professional Engineer. His 40-year career at GE took him to several locations, until he settled in Bloomington-Normal, Illinois, where he raised his family. He was a member of Second Presbyterian Church in Bloomington, where he served faithfully. In later years he also attended Faith Presbyterian Church, in Seminole, Florida. Robert was a Shriner and a member of the Elks devoting his free time in service to others. He loved golf, swimming, and dancing at the Elks with his wife, Shirley.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley, Bloomington, Illinois and Seminole, Florida.; daughter, Joy (William) Greenway, South Lyon, Michigan; stepdaughter, Cynthia (Scott) McElroy of Bloomington, Illinois; stepson, Kevin (Elisa) Walsh of New York and daughter- in-law Lisa of Charlotte, North Carolina; 9 grandchildren and step grandchildren and 2 step great grandchildren; a sister, Linda (Ray) Mooneyhan and a sister-in-law, Betty Montgomery, both of Marion, Indiana.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Mildred; a son, Robert, a daughter, Cynthia; and a grandson, Curtis; a sister and brother-in-law Delene (Jim) Beatty; 2 brothers Ron (Donna) Montgomery, and William Montgomery.
A visitation will be held from 1-3 pm followed by a service to celebrate Bob’s life Friday, May 3, 2019 at Garden Sanctuary Funeral Home, 7950 131st St., Seminole Florida. A graveside service will be conducted at a later date at East Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Bloomington, Illinois.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Second Presbyterian Church, 404 N Prairie St., Bloomington, IL 61701; or Shriners Hospitals for Children, Attn: Office for Development, 2900 N. Rocky Point Dr., Tampa, Fl. 33607
Arrangements were made under the direction of Garden Sanctuary Funeral Home, 7950 131st St. N., Seminole, FL 33776 \ 727-391-0121.
