Robert L. Biddle, Jr.
Robert L. Biddle, Jr., 80, of Springfield, died at 2:35 pm, Thursday, January 15, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born September 21, 1934 in Pittsfield, to Robert L. and Eva Mae Sparkman Biddle, Sr. He married Donna J. Lunt on September 25, 1955 and she survives.
Also surviving are one daughter, Pamela Sue Murphy of Springfield; two sons, Donald Bradley (Monique) Biddle of Fort Lauderdale, FL and Robert L. (Sue) Biddle, III of Springfield; four grandchildren, Mitch and Cameron Murphy and Wesley and Morgan Biddle and one great grandson, Ryan Liam Biddle.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a grandson, Robert L. Biddle, IV.
Robert was a member of first United Methodist Church; Central Illinois Corvette Club and Data Processing Management Associate. He was a graduate of Higbee High School in Pittsfield and Illinois College.
He retired in 1995 from CIPS where he worked as production Control supervisor of the Information Services Department.
Robert loved his family above all; enjoyed working puzzles and traveling around in his corvette. He had a fantastic smile and never met a stranger.
Visitation: 4-7 pm, Sunday, January 18, 2015 at Staab Funeral Home.
Funeral Service: 10 am, Monday, January 19, 2015 at Staab Funeral Home with Reverend Nicole Cox officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church Building fund or to a Charity of the Donor’s choice.
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Mary Ann Sievers posted on 1/20/15
So sorry for you loss-Pam. You have my sympathy.