Robert L. Shear
April 12, 1936 - September 26, 2020
Age 84, of Coal City, IL went to his heavenly home on September 26, 2020 at home with his family by his side. Born April 12, 1936 in Wilmington, IL to the late John William and Anna Marie (nee Henke) Shear. Robert was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and a great friend to all. He was a member of the Christian Life Assembly and was a longtime resident and business owner in Coal City. Surviving are his wife of sixty-five years, Jean (nee Hakey) Shear, whom he married December 18, 1954 in Morris, IL; one son, Robert (Elaine) Shear, Jr.; three daughters, Bonnie (Dan Goodman) Ryder, Karen (Mike) Cairns, and Brenda (John) Zierman; eleven grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents; two brothers, John and William Shear; and one sister, Norma Reynolds. Cremation rites have been accorded. Memorial services for Robert will be held at the Christian Life Assembly in Diamond, Monday, October 12, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. with a visitation one hour preceding services. R.W. Patterson Funeral Home & Crematory is entrusted with the arrangements. For more information and to visit his online guestbook, please log on to www.rwpattersonfuneralhomes.com or find us on Facebook.
Age 84, of Coal City, IL went to his heavenly home on September 26, 2020 at home with his family by his side. Born April 12, 1936 in Wilmington, IL to the late John William and Anna Marie (nee Henke) Shear. Robert was a loving husband, father,... View Obituary & Service Information