Robert L. "Bob" Wesolak, 78, of Scheller, passed away at 9:45 A.M., Sunday, February 18, 2024 at the SSM Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL.
Bob had been an over-the-road truck driver for Emerson Electric in St. Louis, MO.  He had also worked as an operator for Consol Coal Mine.  Bob was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church in Du Bois.  He was a member of Du Bois Knights of Columbus and UMWA.
He was born June 5, 1945 in Scheller, IL, the son of Stanley and Mathilda (Ziarnek) Wesolak.
He married Clara (Keller) Cross on April 23, 1995 in Tamaroa, IL and she survives.
He is survived by his wife of Scheller, two step sons - Michael Cross and wife Kelly of Blue Springs, MO and Robert Cross and wife Karen of Excelsior Springs, MO, one daughter-in-law - Melissa Cross of Lawson, MO, two sisters - Rose Marie Kujawa of Scheller and Patricia Davitz and husband Gene of Scheller, six grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, three nephews and two nieces.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two step children - Randy Cross and Cindy King, and one brother-in-law - Ernest Kujawa.
Memorial Mass will be at 10:00 A.M., Thursday, February 29, 2024 at the St. Charles Catholic Church in Du Bois with Fr. Oliver Nwachukwu officiating.
Friends may call from 8:30 A.M. until the time of service on Thursday at the church.
Burial will be in the St. Charles Cemetery in Du Bois, IL.
Friends may make memorials to Masses or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Searby Funeral Home in Tamaroa is in charge of arrangements.