Robert H. "Bob" Lowe Obituary (1934 - 2019)

Robert H. "Bob" Lowe, 85, of Cabery, IL, passed away at 10:36 am on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at Tjardes Health Center of Evenglow Inn in Pontiac, IL. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, November 18, 2019 at Kempton United Methodist Church with Rev. Herb Thompson officiating. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service at the church on Monday. Burial will follow services at Broughton Cemetery in rural Emington, IL. Calvert & Martin Funeral Home in Cullom is handling arrangements for the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kempton United Methodist Church. Bob was born January 6, 1934 in rural Emington, IL a son of Fred and Jenny (Wylie) Lowe. He married Doris Lambert on September 4, 1954 at the Kempton United Methodist Church. They celebrated 65 years of marriage together. She survives in Cabery, IL. Also surviving are his children: Deb (Don) English of Kempton, IL; David (Audrey) Lowe of Saunemin, IL, Daphne (the Late Brad) Wepprecht of Reddick, IL, Dean (Tammy) Lowe of Kempton, IL and Robin (Bruce) Oldfather of Saunemin, IL; his 18 grandchildren; and 21 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister: Ena Margaret Kemp; and two granddaughters: Hillary and Amber Wepprecht. Bob was educated in country schools before graduating from Kempton High School. He owned and operated his own business Bob's Dri Gas for a number of years. He then went on to drive a truck for the state and farm the family farm. Bob also trucked for G. Howard Trucking for a number of years. For 18 years he worked at RR Donnelley in Dwight, IL before retiring in 1992. He was a member of the Kempton United Methodist Church and was a Broughton Township Trustee for many years. Bob liked reading, doing jigsaw puzzles, paint by number, and playing euchre. He enjoyed meeting for early morning coffee with his friends. Bob was an avid Chicago Cubs fan. Most of all, Bob loved his family and spending time with them. He will be missed and remembered for being an excellent husband, dad, grandpa, great grandpa and friend.