Robert F. Bytnar, 77, of Du Quoin, passed away at 5:13 P.M., Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at his residence.
Bob had been owner and operator of Ye Olde Country Store in Du Quoin.  He had also worked as an engineering supervisor for General Dynamics in Marion.  He was of the Catholic faith.  Bob was a United States Marine Corp veteran of the Vietnam War.
He was born February 2, 1948 in St. Louis, MO, the son of Frank and Florence (Kostecki) Bytnar.
He married Gayle A. Lively on April 5, 1975 in Du Quoin, IL and she preceded him in death on November 25, 2010.
He is survived by two daughters - Bobbi McRoy and Lynna Alderson and husband Barry, all of Du Quoin, five grandchildren - Breanna Shafer and husband Caleb of Bluford, Scout Davis and husband Pearson of Arizona, Alexis Ruck and husband Adam of Chicago, Cody Mitchell of Tennessee, and Tristin Mitchell and boyfriend Deion Butler of TN, five great grandchildren - Hazel Shafer, Parker Shafer, Emanuelle Butler, A.J. Ruck, and Ava Ruck, three siblings - William P. Bytnar and wife Pam of Phoenix, AZ, Donald Bytnar and wife Debbie of DeSoto, and Debbie Kostecki and husband James of Carterville.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one daughter - April Mitchell, and four siblings - Joyce Scannell, Rita Valentine, John Bytnar, and Frank Bytnar, Jr.
Per Bob's request, there will be no public services held.
Private family burial will take place at Sunset Memorial Park in Du Quoin, IL.
Friends may make memorials to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.