Robert A. Creek Jr. passed away at Sarah Bush Hospital in Mattoon, Illinois. He was a loving husband, father, and brother.
He is survived by his wife, Roberta J Creek of Charleston, Illinois; daughter, Jennifer Creek of Charleston, Illinois; son, Justice Creek and partner Melissa Pitts of Chicago; brothers, George Creek of St. Joseph, Illinois and Thomas Creek of Indiana; sisters-in-law, Beth Creek and Julie Creek He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Heather Creek-Hopkins; mother, Geraldine Creek and father, Robert A. Creek Sr.
He served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam from 1969 - 1971. He is an active member of the Charleston VFW where he served as quartermaster from 2016-2021.
Bob attended Bismarck High School, Danville Junior College, and Eastern Illinois University.
He pursued his career as a cost accounting manager for Blaw-Knox for 30 years and as a plant manager for Lincoln Industrial for 12 years. He retired in 2016.
Bob enjoyed listening to music, playing cards, camping, hunting, fishing, and golf.
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He is survived by his wife, Roberta J Creek of Charleston, Illinois; daughter, Jennifer Creek of Charleston, Illinois; son, Justice Creek and partner Melissa Pitts of Chicago; brothers, George Creek of St. Joseph, Illinois and Thomas Creek of Indiana; sisters-in-law, Beth Creek and Julie Creek He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Heather Creek-Hopkins; mother, Geraldine Creek and father, Robert A. Creek Sr.
He served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam from 1969 - 1971. He is an active member of the Charleston VFW where he served as quartermaster from 2016-2021.
Bob attended Bismarck High School, Danville Junior College, and Eastern Illinois University.
He pursued his career as a cost accounting manager for Blaw-Knox for 30 years and as a plant manager for Lincoln Industrial for 12 years. He retired in 2016.
Bob enjoyed listening to music, playing cards, camping, hunting, fishing, and golf.
Rortvedt Funeral Home
Robert A. Creek Jr. passed away at Sarah Bush Hospital in Mattoon, Illinois. He was a loving husband, father, and brother.
He is survived by his wife, Roberta J Creek of Charleston, Illinois; daughter, Jennifer Creek of Charleston, Illinois; son, Justice Creek and partner Melissa Pitts of Chicago; brothers, George Creek of St. Joseph, Illinois and Thomas Creek of Indiana; sisters-in-law, Beth Creek and Julie Creek He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Heather Creek-Hopkins; mother, Geraldine Creek and father, Robert A. Creek Sr.
He served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam from 1969 - 1971. He is an active member of the Charleston VFW where he served as quartermaster from 2016-2021.
Bob attended Bismarck High School, Danville Junior College, and Eastern Illinois University.
He pursued his career as a cost accounting manager for Blaw-Knox for 30 years and as a plant manager for Lincoln Industrial for 12 years. He retired in 2016.
Bob enjoyed listening to music, playing cards, camping, hunting, fishing, and golf.
Rortvedt Funeral Home
He is survived by his wife, Roberta J Creek of Charleston, Illinois; daughter, Jennifer Creek of Charleston, Illinois; son, Justice Creek and partner Melissa Pitts of Chicago; brothers, George Creek of St. Joseph, Illinois and Thomas Creek of Indiana; sisters-in-law, Beth Creek and Julie Creek He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Heather Creek-Hopkins; mother, Geraldine Creek and father, Robert A. Creek Sr.
He served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam from 1969 - 1971. He is an active member of the Charleston VFW where he served as quartermaster from 2016-2021.
Bob attended Bismarck High School, Danville Junior College, and Eastern Illinois University.
He pursued his career as a cost accounting manager for Blaw-Knox for 30 years and as a plant manager for Lincoln Industrial for 12 years. He retired in 2016.
Bob enjoyed listening to music, playing cards, camping, hunting, fishing, and golf.
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