Robert "Bob" Allen Asbury

ROBERT “BOB” ALLEN ASBURY, 86, of Steeleville, Illinois, went home to be with Jesus at 5:20 am, Wednesday, March 19, 2025 peacefully at his home.

He was born 1 of 8 children on July 22, 1938 to the late Ray and Marie (nee Stump) Asbury in Rockwood, Illinois. Bob was the last surviving child of Ray and Marie.

On July 25, 1959, Bob married his loving wife, Darlene Hartman at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Steeleville, Illinois; she survives. They celebrated almost 66 years of marriage together.

Bob was a loving husband and father. His top priority was providing for his children. He enjoyed fishing, playing music (mainly the fiddle) and spending time with his family and friends. He loved his grandchildren, great-grandchildren and his black Chihuahua dog “Sugar Babe”. Bob served in the Navy.

Bob became a child of God through Holy Baptism and was confirmed in his faith at the age of 23, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Millstadt, Illinois. He enjoyed going to church at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. Bob’s confirmation verse was John 10: 27-28 “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: and I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall and man pluck them out of my hand.”

Survivors:

Wife:

Darlene Asbury Steeleville, IL

3 Children:

Ervin (Theresa) Asbury Steeleville, IL

Darla (Tim) Hollman Red Bud, IL

Cheryl (Shane) Simmons Chester, IL

6 Grandchildren:

Ryan (Abbie) Asbury, Justin (Rachael) Asbury, Jennifer (Andrew) Langrehr, Emily (Nick) Grohmann, Heather (Jeff) Lee, Steven (Jenna) Uchtman, Joe (Alyse) Simmons and Danny Simmons

13 Great-Grandchildren:

Axton & Blakely Asbury, Liam, Amelia & Ben Langrehr, Jettson, Demi, Cash & Crew Grohmann, Miles & Emerson Lee, Ina Jo and (soon to be) Steven Jr. Robert Uchtman

Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and Friends

Preceded in Death by: Parents, 1 Daughter – Debra Marie Asbury, 1 Sister – Sally Owens, 6 Brothers – Joe Hardy, Sam Asbury, Donald “Buck” Asbury, Perry Asbury and Gary Keith Asbury.

Funeral Service:

10:30 am, Saturday, March 22, 2025

St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Steeleville, Illinois

Officiating:

Rev. Mark Harris

Interment:

St. Mark’s Lutheran Cemetery

Steeleville, Illinois

Visitation:

Friday – 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Saturday – 8:30 am – 10:30 am

St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Steeleville, Illinois

In lieu of flowers, the family wishes for memorials to be made to St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Steeleville, Illinois, St. Mark’s Lutheran School, Steeleville, Illinois or Sparta Animal Hospital