Patch Montgomery, IL --Robert "Bob" G. Hester, age 73, of Montgomery, IL died Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at Countryside Care Centre in Aurora, IL.
He was born May 25, 1939 in Aurora, IL the son of the late Berdell and Mildred nee Leifheit Hester.
Prior to his retirement he was a teamster truck driver. In his spare time he was an enthusiast with muscle cars, working on cars and attending/showing at car shows throughout the area.
He is survived by his wife Barbara J. nee Williams Hester, four children Suzanne (Mike) Fatout, Tammi (Clay) Bradham, Shelby (Jeff) Fetzer, Kurt (Alysha) Hester, seven grandchildren Nick and Jamie Fatout, Valerie and Nathan Bradham, Tessa Fetzer, Jacob and Seth Hester, a great-grandson Lewis Craig Gaddis, step daughter Becky (Pat) Karns, a brother
Al (Pat) Hester, sister-in-law Sally Funk, and several cousins. He was preceded in death also by a sister Joyce Lunsford.
A private family service was held. Cremation was accorded the wish of the family.
Memorials may be directed to Alzheimer's Association 225 N. Michigan Ave, Flr 17 Chicago, IL 60601.
Arrangements were entrusted to DUNN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME with CREMATORY of Oswego, IL.For additional information 630/554-8484.
*Obituary provided by Dunn Family Funeral Home with Crematory* Reported by Patch 18 hours ago.