He was born Aug. 24, 1940 in Peoria to Robert and Alvera (Kidder) McManus. He married Eula Kerley July 6, 1959 in Peoria. She survives along with one daughter, Kim (Calvin) Jones of Colorado Springs, CO, one son, Robert G. McManus of Brighton, CO, one grandson, Caden Jones of Colorado Springs, CO, and one half-sister, Joy.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers: Randy, Alvalee, and one sister, Barbara.
Bob was a United States Navy veteran serving from 1958 to 1961. Following his time in the military he was a Journeyman Electrician for IBEW Local 34. Later he and his wife owned and operated Rosewood Lanes (Strike Town) in Pekin for 22 years.
He was a member of the AMVETS, and the Greater Peoria Bowing Association. He was inducted in both the Peoria and Pekin Bowling Hall of Fame.
Visitation will be Wednesday, March 14, 2018 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Davison-Fulton Bartonville Chapel. Funeral services will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday following the visitation.
Cremation rites will take place following the services.
You may view Bob’s obituary online at www.davison-fultonbartonvillechapel.com
