Robert S Wease, 82 of Urbana passed away peacefully at home in Urbana, IL on January 2, 2025 after a long
battle with cancer.
Robert (Bob) was born August 28, 1942 at home in rural Clay City, Illinois to Jay Dee & Lenora (Butler) Wease, the
eldest of 7 children. Bob joined the Army at a young age and soon married Doris Welch of Urbana at Fort
Chaffee Arkansas. Bob was then stationed in Chatelaillon, France. Doris soon met him there where they lived
for 2 years. After the military Bob & Doris settled in Tolono, IL. Bob worked most of his life as a self-employed
contractor. He and Doris were members of the First Christian Church in Champaign IL. Bob was a hardworking
man who loved his family and would do anything for them. Bob enjoyed telling stories, westerns, war movies,
country music and sports. Bob was preceded in death by both of his parents, his wife of 59 years, 3 brothers
and one sister. He is survived by his three children Charles (Angie) Wease, Christine Wease, Matthew (Tanya)
Wease, five grand-children Austin Wease, Kierstin Wease, Jordin Wease, Owen Wease, Emily Wease and 2
sisters Noma McCarty & Norma Mutch.

Thank you “Bob the Builder”.

Visitation will be held at Renner Wikoff, 1900 S Philo Road, Urbana IL on 1/9/25 from 11 am – 1 pm.
Graveside service will follow immediately at Grandview Memorial Gardens, 4112 W Bloomington Rd,
Champaign IL. Pastor Robin King will be officiating. Memorials may be made to World Wide Technology
American Cancer Hope Lodge, 4207 Lindell Blvd, St Louis, MO 63108. Condolences may be made at
www.renner-wikoffchapel.com.