Obituaries

Robert Allen Pilger Sr.

December 8th, 1948 – May 10th, 2025

Robert Allen Pilger Sr. 76, of Browning, IL, passed away at 4 am on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at St John's Hospital Springfield, IL. He was born to Russel and Frances (Malott) Pilger on December 8, 1948. Bob married Phyllis Ann Robertson on October 4, 1975, in Astoria. Bob is survived by his wife of nearly 50 years, Phyllis Pilger.

He is also survived by his children; Karen (and Steve) Davis of Astoria, Diana Davidson of Astoria, Christy (and Karl) Hall of Browning, Robert Jr. (and Anna) Pilger of Astoria, 17 Grandchildren, 8 Great-Grandchildren, 2 brothers, Steve Pilger of Havana and Russell (and Sheila) Pilger of Peoria...and his sidekick little dog Lizzy.

He is preceded in death by his parents Russel and Frances; 3 sisters Clara Mae, Jean and Judy, his brother Bill and 2 grandchildren, Rj and Kaylynn.

He retired from Oscar Mayer/Excel after over 35 years.

He dedicated many years to serving the City of Browning as a volunteer firefighter, managed the waterworks, and maintained Browning township cemeteries.

Bob loved his family, John Deere tractors, watching westerns, and enjoyed church on Sundays where he was a member of Browning Christian Church. He also loved cookouts, family reunions, farming, gardening, and talking to his brothers on the phone.

A visitation will be held from 5 pm to 7pm on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Services will be held at 11 am on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at Shawgo Memorial Home. Pastor John Plunkett will be officiating. Masonic services will be held at the start of the service. Interment will be in the Browning Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Browning Fire Department or the Browning Township Cemetery.

Condolences

May 12th, 2025

I’m so sorry for your loss. Sending hugs and prayers to the family. Julie Anderson

May 12th, 2025

So sorry for your family's loss, Rob was a good friend of mine for years

May 12th, 2025

So sorry for your loss
Thoughts & prayers for all of you
All us Malott Families
Burgets
Taylor’s
Morrows

May 12th, 2025

So sorry for your families loss. We will be keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Paul and Carol Stambaugh

May 12th, 2025

So very sorry for the passing of Rob. He was a really good guy. Vicki Shaw Phillips

May 12th, 2025

So sorry to hear of Rob's passing. Please accept our deepest condolences. Dick & Sandy Bent

May 12th, 2025

My deepest sympathy for the loss of Bob. He will be missed by all that knew him. Such a good man. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Linda Shaw

May 13th, 2025

So sorry for your loss. Nancy Carithers

May 13th, 2025

So sorry to hear this. Tommy and Pam Trone

May 13th, 2025

THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS--Jane and Roger Kessler

May 13th, 2025

Remembering Phyllis and family in our prayers.

May 13th, 2025

Phyllis and family, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Joyce Schisler Behymer

May 13th, 2025

So sorry to hear of Robs passing, will keep the Pilger family in my prayers. Rosemary Hulett

May 13th, 2025

So sorry for your family's loss. Jim and Deb Park

May 13th, 2025

Karen and Diane in so sorry. Penny Collins, Brandon Brown and family and Lee Hull.

May 13th, 2025

To Dianna & Karen, Colton & Mariah, we are sorry for the loss of your dad and grandpa. Steven & Joyce Angel

May 14th, 2025

I'm so very sorry for your loss. He was one of a kind. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

May 14th, 2025

THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS~Don Messner

May 14th, 2025

We're so sorry for your loss, flowers in the mail, our condolences. Ashlee Gilbertson and Schuyler County Mental Health

May 14th, 2025

Sending prayers and hugs. So very sorry.
Kathy & Justin

May 14th, 2025

Sending prayers and hugs. So very sorry.
Kathy & Justin
Powell

May 14th, 2025

So very sorry to hear this! Will miss Rob on Facebook; always a friend & former neighbor growing up on the farm. Deepest condolences and prayers for all of his family. May God's love give you all comfort and peace. Cheryl (Cox) Matteson

May 14th, 2025

Sorry for your loss, Darrell and Debby Pierce

May 14th, 2025

Our deepest sympathy to all. Dale and Linda Pittman

May 14th, 2025

Keeping Phyllis and family in my thoughts and prayers. He will be missed dearly. Kaleigh Downs

May 14th, 2025

Phyllis and family - so sorry for your loss. Michelle Fawcett