Robert C. Chandler

Robert C. Chandler, 75, of rural Kirkwood, IL passed away at his home on Sunday, July 10, 2016.

He was born Christmas Day 1940 at Mercy Hospital in Burlington, IA the son of Carroll and Lucille (Brown) Chandler. Robert graduated from Kirkwood High School, class of 1959, where he played football and ran on the track team, he was also very active in the Boy Scouts of America.

Robert served in the Army from 1964 to 1972 and achieved the rank of Sargent 1st Class as well as becoming a Drill Instructor.

Robert farmed all his life in and around Kirkwood, IL and was awarded Outstanding Young Farmer of 1975 for Warren County. He enjoyed collecting Winchesters and traveling. He was also a Life Member of the NRA.

Robert is survived by one son, Travis Chandler of Monmouth, and two daughters, Gina (Robert) Marks of Morton, and Charla (Mark) Reed of Galesburg; four grandchildren, Sarah (Graham) Knowlton of Milwaukee, Jared (Kayla) Marks of Peoria, Madison Reed and Megan Reed both of Galesburg. He is also survived by a sister Karen Heitz of Wake Forest, NC.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents.

Graveside services with Military Honors will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 15, 2016 at the Greenmound Cemetery, Keithsburg, IL. Cremation rites have been accorded. McGuire & Davies Funeral Home and Crematory of Monmouth IL are handling the arrangements.