Charles “Bob” Rebbe

Charles Robert Rebbe, 91, passed away on October 23, 2016 at his home in Petersburg surrounded by his family.

Bob was born September 25, 1925 to Frank and Alma Rebbe. His parents, six sisters, and granddaughter Zoe Rebbe all preceded him in death.

He married Jane Thomas on July 22, 1950. They had six children, Greg (Jane) Rebbe, Vicki (Loren) Baxley, Mark (companion Brenda Davis), Jeff (Cheryl), Lacy (companion Debbie Stevens) and Kris “Cricket” Parkes. He was blessed with thirteen grandchildren and ten beautiful great-grandchildren.
“Farmer Bob” is a third generation farmer who spent his entire life on the farm. He liked to say “not too many people can walk out their back door and already be at work.” Bob passed away in the house he was born in and where he lived his entire life.

Bob is a member of Saint Peters Parish and the local Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed playing golf, and his claim to fame was a hole-in-one at the age of 81. He also liked playing cards and b.s. anyone that would listen.

He was a farmer in the truest sense. He enjoyed watching a planted field sprout to life, seeing a calf take their first wobbly steps, the vast changes in technology (he started farming with mules) and watching the sun set on a hard day’s work.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 27, 2016 from 4:00 until 7:00 PM at Mott & Henning Funeral Home in Athens.  An additional visitation will be held on Friday, October 28, 2016 from 10:00 until time of funeral mass at 11:00 AM at Saint Peters Church in Petersburg.

Burial will be held at Calvary Cemetery in Petersburg.

Contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society or Menard County Rescue Squad.