Robert C. Sommer

1945 - 2017

Robert C. Sommer obituary, 1945-2017, Fairview Heights, IL

BORN

1945

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Lake View Funeral Home

5000 North Illinois Street

Fairview Heights, Illinois

Robert Sommer Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 20, 2017.

Robert C. Sommer, born April 18, 1945 in East St, Louis, IL, passed away Dec. 19, 2017 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

Bob was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and retired from civil service. He was a member of the O'Fallon United Church of Christ where he was a bookkeeper for seven years and a past-president of the consistory. Bob loved umpiring, especially interacting with the kids.

Preceding him in death were parents, Carroll and Gladys, nee Smith, Sommer.

He is survived by his loving wife, Margie, nee Schildknecht, Sommer; his children, Susan Sommer, Elizabeth (Brian) Lawinger, and Steve (Brandy) Sommer; 8 grandchildren, Megan, Tucker, Geneva, Sarah, Kevin, David, James, and Benjamin; 1 great-grandchild, Raymond; and a brother, Donald (Linda) Sommer.

Memorials are requested to the O'Fallon United Church of Christ or to the Alzheimer's Association.

Visitation: Friends may call from 4:00 to 8:00 pm on Friday, Dec. 22, 2017 at Lake View Funeral Home, 5000 N. Illinois, Fairview Heights, IL.

Funeral: Services will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2017 at Lake View Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. Martha Thierheimer officiating. Interment will follow in Lake View Memorial Gardens.

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January 2, 2018

Bill Gansler

I just received the sad news of Bob's passing. Bob was truly a good person. He was always kind and helpful to his GAO co-workers. He saved the day for us many times by resolving technical problems or sorting out and locating needed information buried in tons of data. I enjoyed working with Bob in GAO and visiting with him during our monthly luncheons. Bob's friends and co-workers will always miss and remember him.

January 2, 2018

Steve Pruitt

Bob was a good co-worker and excellent teacher. He provided me with training and coaching at work that was pivotal to me in my career. I am sorry to hear that he has passed away.

December 29, 2017

Art Brouk

Sorry to hear about Bob. He was always a good person and the best player on our GAO softball team.

December 24, 2017

Mary Zotz

Margie, I just saw this. I'm so sorry for your loss. Bob was such a nice man and I'll always remember how hard he worked at church. Love and prayers to you and your family.

December 22, 2017

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Heaven has another Angel R.I.P

December 21, 2017

GENE Wiggins

Sorry For Your Loss. Please accept this electronic message in lieu of a Sympathy Card. Local National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) volunteers provide help in reporting the death of any federal civilian retiree or a retiree's spouse to proper authorities. They will explain the process as needed and if requested, can report the death to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM 888-767-6738) for you. They can also assist in filling out claim forms for survivor benefits and life insurance You may call either of our Service Officers, Jim Haley at 618 795-5174 or Ben Brown at 618 624-8007. If unable to reach either one, you may call our alternate, Dean Hemmer at 618 233-3819.

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Memorial Events
for Robert Sommer

Dec

22

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Lake View Funeral Home

5000 North Illinois Street, Fairview Heights, IL 62208

Dec

23

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

Lake View Funeral Home

5000 North Illinois Street, Fairview Heights, IL 62208

Dec

23

Interment

Lake View Memorial Gardens

IL

Funeral services provided by:

Lake View Funeral Home

5000 North Illinois Street, Fairview Heights, IL 62208

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