Obituaries

Robert Devere Mummert

March 13th, 1936 – May 16th, 2025

Robert Devere Mummert, 89, of Astoria, IL, passed away at 8:48 pm on Friday, May 16, 2025 at his home. He was born on March 13, 1936 in Dwight, IL, the son of Devere and Mary Belle (Robertson) Mummert. Bob married Loretta June Derry on December 19, 1959 in Astoria. She survives.

Also surviving are two daughters; DeeVon (and Wendell) Schisler of Astoria and Rhonda (and Terry) Palm of Ipava, IL, son; Robert Mummert Jr., seven grandchildren; Nathan (and Sarah) Allen, Miranda (and Jacob) Hoppock, Tyler (and Taylor) Lamb, Kristin Lamb, Rachelle (and Joey) Michalski, Robert Mummert III and Regan Mummert, 9 great-grandchildren, and one brother; Jon (and Cindy) Mummert of Browning, IL.

He is preceded in death by one brother, James Mummert.

Bob served in the United States Air Force from 1961 to 1964 with a rank of Airman Second Class.

He graduated from Bradley University with a Mechanical Engineering Degree. He went on to work at several places including Hiram Walker’s in Peoria, IL, Ford-Lincoln-Mercury in Melrose Park, IL, Allstate Insurance as an insurance adjuster for over 20 years, IDOT as a lead worker for over 15 years, Amax Coal Company at Sunspot Mine and IDPH in Lewistown, IL.

Bob enjoyed street rods, motorcycles, especially Harley Davidsons and collecting Lionel Trains. He loved animals, especially his dog Maggie.

Services will be held at 11 am on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Jon Mummert and Pastor Matthew Thiner will be officiating. A visitation will take place one hour prior to service on Saturday. Military rites will be provided by the Astoria American Legion. Interment will be in the Astoria Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Astoria Fire and Rescue.

Condolences

May 19th, 2025

Loretta and family. So sorry for your loss.. Nancy Carithers

May 19th, 2025

So sorry for your loss. You're all in our thoughts and prayers.Daniel and Becky Hamm

May 20th, 2025

Sorry to hear about Bob's passing. I enjoyed many years of working on projects with him, at the hardware store. Cherish your memories.Im sure him and Uncle Jim will be working on a street rod in heaven. Tommy and Pam (Foutch)Trone

May 20th, 2025

So very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all, Rett. ❤️

May 20th, 2025

So sorry for your loss
Thoughts and prayers for all of you
Gary & Bev Taylor & family

May 20th, 2025

Sorry for your loss, prayers for the family, Darrell and Debby Pierce

May 20th, 2025

Sorry for your loss. Your whole family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Robert and Susan Cameron

May 20th, 2025

So sorry for your family's loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Jim and Deb Park

May 20th, 2025

So sorry for your loss! Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Wayne Demott

May 20th, 2025

Loretta - So sorry to read of Bob’s passing. Prayers of comfort. Jodie & Robbin Kost

May 20th, 2025

So sorry for your family’s loss, praying for comfort. Lisa Pollitt Aberle

May 20th, 2025

I’m so sorry for you and your family’s loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Tammy Moose Horsley

May 20th, 2025

So sorry for your family’s loss. Roberta Oest

May 20th, 2025

So sorry for you and your Family’s loss. My Sympathies to all

May 20th, 2025

Patty Wherley

May 20th, 2025

So very sorry for your families loss. Roger and Linda Schneider

May 20th, 2025

Our sympathy is with you and your family. Sam and Donna Berru

May 20th, 2025

Our deepest sympathies are with the family. JoEllen and Ronnie

May 20th, 2025

My condolences to the family.
Ann Robinson Abbot

May 21st, 2025

Lorreta, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Wendell & Alice Clanin

May 21st, 2025

Lorreta, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Wendell & Alice Clanin

May 21st, 2025

Thinking of you Loretta and family Elana

May 22nd, 2025

So sorry for your loss. Prayers to the family during this time of bereavement. Jerry Walter

May 23rd, 2025

I’m so sorry to hear about Bob’s passing. He was such a wonderful guy. I enjoyed being around him. Thinking of you and your family so much. - Megan Snelson.

May 31st, 2025

So sorry to hear about Bob’s passing. My sympathies to Loretta and her family. Bob was a fine man and dear friend, especially to my parents Larry and Marjorie. - David Wilson