Danville, Illinois – Robert Dean Snell, 91, of Danville passed away at 10:58 am on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at his home.
Robert was born on November 20, 1929, in Danville, Illinois to Lester and Vivian Krider Snell. He married Carolyn Deeken on February 13, 1979 in Danville. She survives. Also surviving are: one son: Robert L. (Lola) Snell of Georgetown; three daughters: Daf Spezia of Westville, Mollie (Doug) Pletch of Sidell, and Taffie Clark of Monmouth, IL; two step-daughters: Deborah Gouard of Danville and Anita (Tim) O’Mellan of Youngstown, OH; nine grandchildren: Laura (Dink) Donaldson, Bobbi (Brian) Cosat, Chesli Nigra, Lindsay Nigra, DJ Pletch, Tonya (Ryan) Taylor, Keith (Sheri) Pletch, Lexi Clark, and Mollie Clark; three step-grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, ten step-great-grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren. Robert is preceded in death by his mother, step-father, Herb Hageman, step-son Eddie Burris, and granddaughter, Meghan Nigra.
Robert served in the US Army. He had worked for the Vermilion County Sheriff’s Department. He was a member of the General MacArthur Honor Guard, Illinois Sheriffs Association, Civil War Roundtable, Wounded Warrior Project, and was a part of the Honor Flight in 2015. He was also a lifetime member of the Vermilion County Museum. Robert really enjoyed traveling from vacationing in the Canary Islands to traveling to almost every country in Europe. He enjoyed collecting fossils, minerals, Native American artifacts. He also enjoyed photography, bird watching, and loved feeding the squirrels. While living in Germany with his wife, they enjoyed Volksmarching.
Funeral services 1:00 pm Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at Robison Chapel in Catlin with Pastor Matt Filicsky officiating. Burial in the National Cemetery in Danville, IL. Visitation 12 noon to 1 pm on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. Mask and social distancing will be required for entrance into the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project, the Vermilion County Museum, or the Vermilion County War Museum. On-line condolences at www.robisonchapel.com.
Robert was born on November 20, 1929, in Danville, Illinois to Lester and Vivian Krider Snell. He married Carolyn Deeken on February 13, 1979 in Danville. She survives. Also surviving are: one son: Robert L. (Lola) Snell of Georgetown; three daughters: Daf Spezia of Westville, Mollie (Doug) Pletch of Sidell, and Taffie Clark of Monmouth, IL; two step-daughters: Deborah Gouard of Danville and Anita (Tim) O’Mellan of Youngstown, OH; nine grandchildren: Laura (Dink) Donaldson, Bobbi (Brian) Cosat, Chesli Nigra, Lindsay Nigra, DJ Pletch, Tonya (Ryan) Taylor, Keith (Sheri) Pletch, Lexi Clark, and Mollie Clark; three step-grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, ten step-great-grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren. Robert is preceded in death by his mother, step-father, Herb Hageman, step-son Eddie Burris, and granddaughter, Meghan Nigra.
Robert served in the US Army. He had worked for the Vermilion County Sheriff’s Department. He was a member of the General MacArthur Honor Guard, Illinois Sheriffs Association, Civil War Roundtable, Wounded Warrior Project, and was a part of the Honor Flight in 2015. He was also a lifetime member of the Vermilion County Museum. Robert really enjoyed traveling from vacationing in the Canary Islands to traveling to almost every country in Europe. He enjoyed collecting fossils, minerals, Native American artifacts. He also enjoyed photography, bird watching, and loved feeding the squirrels. While living in Germany with his wife, they enjoyed Volksmarching.
Funeral services 1:00 pm Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at Robison Chapel in Catlin with Pastor Matt Filicsky officiating. Burial in the National Cemetery in Danville, IL. Visitation 12 noon to 1 pm on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. Mask and social distancing will be required for entrance into the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project, the Vermilion County Museum, or the Vermilion County War Museum. On-line condolences at www.robisonchapel.com.
Danville, Illinois – Robert Dean Snell, 91, of Danville passed away at 10:58 am on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at his home.
Robert was born on November 20, 1929, in Danville, Illinois to Lester and Vivian Krider Snell. He married Carolyn Deeken on February 13, 1979 in Danville. She survives. Also surviving are: one son: Robert L. (Lola) Snell of Georgetown; three daughters: Daf Spezia of Westville, Mollie (Doug) Pletch of Sidell, and Taffie Clark of Monmouth, IL; two step-daughters: Deborah Gouard of Danville and Anita (Tim) O’Mellan of Youngstown, OH; nine grandchildren: Laura (Dink) Donaldson, Bobbi (Brian) Cosat, Chesli Nigra, Lindsay Nigra, DJ Pletch, Tonya (Ryan) Taylor, Keith (Sheri) Pletch, Lexi Clark, and Mollie Clark; three step-grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, ten step-great-grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren. Robert is preceded in death by his mother, step-father, Herb Hageman, step-son Eddie Burris, and granddaughter, Meghan Nigra.
Robert served in the US Army. He had worked for the Vermilion County Sheriff’s Department. He was a member of the General MacArthur Honor Guard, Illinois Sheriffs Association, Civil War Roundtable, Wounded Warrior Project, and was a part of the Honor Flight in 2015. He was also a lifetime member of the Vermilion County Museum. Robert really enjoyed traveling from vacationing in the Canary Islands to traveling to almost every country in Europe. He enjoyed collecting fossils, minerals, Native American artifacts. He also enjoyed photography, bird watching, and loved feeding the squirrels. While living in Germany with his wife, they enjoyed Volksmarching.
Funeral services 1:00 pm Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at Robison Chapel in Catlin with Pastor Matt Filicsky officiating. Burial in the National Cemetery in Danville, IL. Visitation 12 noon to 1 pm on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. Mask and social distancing will be required for entrance into the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project, the Vermilion County Museum, or the Vermilion County War Museum. On-line condolences at www.robisonchapel.com.
Robert was born on November 20, 1929, in Danville, Illinois to Lester and Vivian Krider Snell. He married Carolyn Deeken on February 13, 1979 in Danville. She survives. Also surviving are: one son: Robert L. (Lola) Snell of Georgetown; three daughters: Daf Spezia of Westville, Mollie (Doug) Pletch of Sidell, and Taffie Clark of Monmouth, IL; two step-daughters: Deborah Gouard of Danville and Anita (Tim) O’Mellan of Youngstown, OH; nine grandchildren: Laura (Dink) Donaldson, Bobbi (Brian) Cosat, Chesli Nigra, Lindsay Nigra, DJ Pletch, Tonya (Ryan) Taylor, Keith (Sheri) Pletch, Lexi Clark, and Mollie Clark; three step-grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, ten step-great-grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren. Robert is preceded in death by his mother, step-father, Herb Hageman, step-son Eddie Burris, and granddaughter, Meghan Nigra.
Robert served in the US Army. He had worked for the Vermilion County Sheriff’s Department. He was a member of the General MacArthur Honor Guard, Illinois Sheriffs Association, Civil War Roundtable, Wounded Warrior Project, and was a part of the Honor Flight in 2015. He was also a lifetime member of the Vermilion County Museum. Robert really enjoyed traveling from vacationing in the Canary Islands to traveling to almost every country in Europe. He enjoyed collecting fossils, minerals, Native American artifacts. He also enjoyed photography, bird watching, and loved feeding the squirrels. While living in Germany with his wife, they enjoyed Volksmarching.
Funeral services 1:00 pm Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at Robison Chapel in Catlin with Pastor Matt Filicsky officiating. Burial in the National Cemetery in Danville, IL. Visitation 12 noon to 1 pm on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. Mask and social distancing will be required for entrance into the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project, the Vermilion County Museum, or the Vermilion County War Museum. On-line condolences at www.robisonchapel.com.
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