Robert J. Bunch, 81, of Coulterville, IL; formerly of Belleville, IL; born on June 25, 1934 in East St. Louis, IL; passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at his home.

Mr. Bunch retired in 1988 as the lead meter reader of the parking division for the City of Belleville, IL. He was a United States Navy veteran and served on the USS Megara during the Korean Conflict. Bob was always enjoyed the fact that he attended Wolf Branch when it was a one room school house. He was a proud member of the Flying Dutchman Airport in Belleville, IL.

He was preceded in death by his parents – Francis and Ruth, nee DeClue, Bunch. His uncle and aunt who raised him – John and Eula, nee DeClue Thompson. One infant son – Crayton Bunch. One brother- Jerry Bunch.

He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years – Allegra, nee Dickerson, Bunch whom he married on June 14, 1958 in Belleville, IL. One son – Clay (Rose) Bunch of Belleville, IL. His grandchildren – Clara (Scott) Hansen of Freeburg, IL; Amy (Andrew) Vollmer of Columbia, IL. His great-grandchildren – Shelbie Hansen; Jillian Hansen; Mabrie Hansen; Aaden Vollmer; Ashton Vollmer. His brothers – John (Jean) Bunch of Belleville, IL; Kenneth Thompson of Belleville, IL; Johnny Thompson of Belleville, IL; Jimmie (Carolyn) Thompson of Smithton, IL. His sister – Delores (Richard) Lawrence of Belleville, IL. Brothers-in-law – Dwayne Dickerson of Denver, CO; Del-Rae (Rebecca) Dickerson of Morton, IL. Sister-in-law – Frances Bunch of Caseyville, IL. Bob is also survived by nieces, nephews and many friends.

If I should ever leave you
whom I love
To go along the Silent Way,
grieve not
Nor speak of me with tears,
but laugh and talk
Of me as if I were
beside you there.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois

Visitation: Friends may call at Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in Marissa, IL on Saturday, February 13, 2016 from 10:00am to 12:30pm.

Funeral: A service of remembrance will be held at Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in Marissa, IL on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at 12:30pm and will be followed by Naval Funeral Honors.

Interment: Burial will be held in the Marissa Township Cemetery in Marissa, IL.

1. Administrator says:

   06/29/2018 at 7:30 pm

   Allegra and family – with deepest sympathy and caring thoughts
   as you honor a treasured life. Anita Becherer

   Posted by: Anita Becherer – Swansea, IL – Friend Feb 11, 2016

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2. Administrator says:

   06/29/2018 at 7:30 pm

   Allegra and Family.
   We are sorry for your loss. Please keep all those special memories close to your hearts.
   Bill and Cindy Evans

   Posted by: Cindy and Bill Evans – Swansea, IL – Friend Feb 11, 2016

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3. Administrator says:

   06/29/2018 at 7:29 pm

   Allegra and family,
   We are so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing and send our deepest sympathy. We pray that peace will fill the hearts of those left behind.
   Sincerely,
   Nancy & Lew Laughlin
   Las Vegas, NV

   Posted by: Nancy & Lew Laughlin – Las Vegas, NV – Friend Feb 12, 2016

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4. Administrator says:

   06/29/2018 at 7:29 pm

   Allegra I am so sorry to hear about Bob. You and Clay have my deepest sympathy. There is another special angel in heaven watching over you.

   Posted by: Janice (Bangert) Kosydor – Millstadt, IL Feb 12, 2016

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5. Administrator says:

   06/29/2018 at 7:29 pm

   Allegra and family,our thoughts and prayers are with you. Bob was a great friend. As he made his meter rounds in Belleville I visited with him many times as I worked in the downtown area. God Bless you.

   Posted by: Jim & Carol Cange – nashville, IL – Friend Feb 12, 2016

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6. Administrator says:

   06/29/2018 at 7:29 pm

   SEMPER FI – FELLOW VETERAN
   THANK YOU – FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY.
   You are one of our heroes.
   We will remember you always and miss you dearly.
   Take your Warrior’s rest for a duty well done.

   I wish to extend to members of your family my deepest sympathy on their loss. May the force of GOD be with them as they walk through this difficult time. May the loving promises of our LORD and Savior comfort them and give them

   Posted by: PHIL ODOM – HOUSTON, TX Feb 12, 2016

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7. Administrator says:

   06/29/2018 at 7:29 pm

   Allegra, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I know how you feel as it was 8 years ago that I lost Don. Good memories will help you get through this. God Bless you and your family.
   Carol Lindhorst (Krupp) in Florida

   Posted by: A friend Feb 12, 2016

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8. Administrator says:

   06/29/2018 at 7:29 pm

   Allegra, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I know how you feel as it was 8 years ago that I lost Don. Good memories will help you get through this. God Bless you and your family.
   Carol Lindhorst (Krupp) in Florida

   Posted by: Carol Lindhorst – Bradenton, FL Feb 12, 2016

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9. Administrator says:

   06/29/2018 at 7:29 pm

   My sincere condolences to the family for the loss of your loved one. May prayers strengthen you and memories comfort you. May our Lord Jesus Christ and God our Father, who loves us, comfort your hearts and make you firm. (2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17).

   Posted by: A friend Feb 13, 2016

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10. Administrator says:

    06/29/2018 at 7:29 pm

    Dear Ally

    My sympathy. God comfort you.

    So many wonderful memories of Bob and you at the Flying Dutchman. We shared a lot of good times and good friends.

    Carol

    Posted by: Carol Bell – Belleville, IL – Friend Feb 14, 2016

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11. Administrator says:

    06/29/2018 at 7:29 pm

    Alegra and family,
    So sad to hear this…you are in our thoughts and prayers.
    Love,
    Sue and family

    Posted by: Sue Walden King – Waterloo, IL – Friend Feb 23, 2016

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12. Administrator says:

    06/29/2018 at 7:28 pm

    Rest in peace sailor , God bless your family

    Posted by: Roger edborg (USS margara) – Jamestown Feb 24, 2016

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