- Date Of Birth: July 17, 1929
- Date Of Death: September 28, 2021
- State: Illinois
Robert H. “Bob” Bandeko, 92, a current resident of Serenity Assisted Living in East Peoria formerly of Washington IL, passed away at 2:55 am Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at Proctor Hospital in Peoria.
He was born on July 17, 1929, in Peoria, the son of William and Dorothy Neff Bandeko. He married Shirley L. Jones on April 6, 1948, in Peoria.
Surviving are his wife, two sons Daniel (Cathy) Bandeko of East Peoria, David (Deb) Bandeko of Peoria, and one daughter Dianna (Scott) McGrew of Poolesville, MD. Also surviving are six grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren. Further surviving is one sister in law JoAnn Martin of Savannah, TN. His parents, one daughter Linda Bandeko, four sisters, and four brothers preceded him in death.
Bob was an honorably discharged U.S. Air Force Veteran. He worked for Caterpillar Tractor Company for 38 years. After retirement from Caterpillar, he worked for Uftring Chevrolet in Washington for 27 years. Bob volunteered as a firefighter for Northern Tazewell Fire Protection District for 27 years.
He loved to square dance and was a member and past president of the Friendly Squares. Bob was a proud supporter of the Illinois Country Music Association. He enjoyed woodworking and crafts with his wife. Bob enjoyed time with his wife, family, friends and his dog Holly
