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Robert E. "Bob" Mohr, 83, of Du Quoin, formerly of Cutler, passed away at 6:17 P.M., Sunday, December 22, 2024 at the Du Quoin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Bob's passion was farming and raising cattle. He pursued his passion while he was working for GS Metals for many years. Bob also drove a gas truck for Farm Service out of Pinckneyville and worked as a laborer for Blythe Masonry, still pursuing his passion of farming and raising cattle at the same time. He was a member of St. Bruno Catholic Church in Pinckneyville since 1962. Bob was a United States Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the 4th Missile Battalion during the Cuban Crisis. He attained the rank of SPC 4. Bob was an avid supporter of Relay For Life and 4-H.
He was born April 19, 1941 in Denmark, IL, the son of Edward P. and Emma R. (Walkenhorst) Mohr.
He married Ann G. Rheinecker on May 4, 1964 at St. Bruno Catholic Church in Pinckneyville and she preceded him in death on July 8, 2015.
He is survived by one daughter - Danette Ann Mohr of Du Quoin, one grandson - Derek Robert Mohr of Du Quoin, two great grandchildren - Mayzlie Ann Mohr and Laikynn Conner Mohr, both of Du Quoin, three sisters - Deloris Bender of Pinckneyville, Mary Greer and husband Charlie of Pinckneyville, and Emma Jean Johnson and husband Terry of Coulterville, and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and siblings - Russell Mohr, Martha Kendrick, Carl Mohr, Betty Brostmeyer, Dorothy Storz, Laura Epplin, and Dean Mohr.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 A.M., Friday, December 27, 2024 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Du Quoin with Fr. John Igwe and Deacon Tony Kellerman officiating.
Friends may call from 9:00 A.M. - 10:45 A.M., Friday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Burial will be in the St. Bruno Cemetery in Pinckneyville, IL.
Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Du Quoin V.F.W. and American Legion and the Army National Guard.
Friends may make memorials to American Cancer Society and will be accepted at the funeral home.
For additional information or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.searbyfuneralhomes.com.
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