Robert John Schleper, 68, of Du Quoin, passed away at 4:36 P.M., Monday, June 3, 2024 at the St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
Bob was born December 6, 1955 in Murphysboro, IL, the son of Robert Dean and Patricia Ann (Henderson) Schleper.  He grew up in Downers Grove, IL and worked as a printer.  Bob had also worked at Walgreen's Distribution Center for twenty years.  In 1997, he moved to Du Quoin to be a caregiver for his father.  He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Du Quoin.  Bob enjoyed reading Civil War novels and World War history.  He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and Eagles.
He married Wanda (Lisenby) Stratton in Mt. Vernon, IL on August 28, 2010 and she survives.
Besides his wife Wanda, he is survived by one sister - Candace (Richard) Bird of Overland Park, KS, two nieces - Leslie (James) Morse and Julie (Greg) McGovern of Overland Park, KS, one nephew - Brian (Amber) Bird of Edmond, OK, two step daughters - Terri Severs and Brittany McBrian of Mt. Vernon, IL, close cousins - Clark Yehling and Mark Yehling, good friends - Ricky Eisenhauer, Jim Emling and Dean Craig, several step grandchildren, his cat - Max and dog - Pistol.
He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, two special aunts, two step sons and one nephew.
Graveside services will be at 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Du Quoin.  Following the service, a meal will be held at Haffner Hall in Du Quoin.
Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Du Quoin.
Friends may make memorials to the family with donations made to Wanda Schleper and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.