Robert E. Brumett, Ph.D.

Bob was born on August 13, 1946 in Washington, DC, the son of Robert H. and Jane Evans Brumett.

Bob was a Specialist 5th Class in the United States Army. He earned a Ph.D. in Philosophy from Ohio State University and was an instructor at Ohio State University and an Assistant Professor at the University of Alabama. He then served as a Child Welfare Specialist at DFS. Bob was an avid golfer and enjoyed reading, writing, and his cat “Puppy.” He was also a Cardinals and Bears fan.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his sister, Susan (husband, Wes) Coulter of St. Charles, IL; one niece, Mackenzie (husband, Adam) Ellis; one nephew, Mitchell (wife, Beth) Coulter; great-niece and great-nephews, Abbott and Violet Ellis and Burton, Beckett, and Bogart Coulter.

Cremation will be provided by Butler Cremation Tribute Center prior to ceremonies.

Graveside Ceremony: 2:00 p.m. on Friday, November 8, 2019 at Camp Butler National Cemetery with military honors provided by the Interveterans Burial Detail of Sangamon County and the Department of Defense.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Illinois Humane Society, P.O. Box 512, Springfield, IL 62705.

The family of Robert E. Brumett is being served by Butler Funeral Home-Chatham, 8855 State Rt. 4, Chatham.