- Date Of Birth: August 4, 1927
- Date Of Death: September 25, 2019
- State: Illinois
Robert F. Harbers, Jr., 92, of Metamora, IL passed away peacefully at 12:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 25, 2019, surrounded by his family. Robert (Bob) was born on August 4, 1927 to Magdaline (Engst) and Robert F. Harbers, Sr. He married Roberta E. Elbert on August 12, 1950, at St.
Bob is survived by his four children, Judy (Peter) Maksimovich, Becky Harbers, Tim (Kay) Harbers, and Heidi Harbers; seven grandchildren, Alex (Amy), Anne, Maggie (Tim Koltveit), Clare and Teresa Maksimovich, Elizabeth (Elliott) Warden, and Luke Harbers; one great-grandchild Eleanor Joy Warden; brother Don (Hilda) Harbers; sisters-in-law Doris Forney, Guenn Elbert, Donna Elbert, Joan DeFord, and Juanita Schierer; brothers-in-law Allen (Sarah) Elbert and Lynn Elbert; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He served on the Board of Directors of St. Mary’s Parish Credit Union for 40 years as Treasurer and one year as President. He was elected Village Trustee for 8 years (1961-1969) before becoming Village President, serving from 1969 until 1989. He was instrumental in the development of Metamora Medical Center and Snyder Village Retirement Community. He was a founding board member of Snyder Village, serving 28 years. Upon retirement, he continued to volunteer in the Snyder Village community. He enjoyed his morning meeting of the minds with the guys at the Table of Knowledge. He was elected to the Woodford County Board for 6 years and was past Chairman of the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission. For 10 years, he served on the Woodford County Zoning Board. He was a member of American Legion Post 89 for 71 years, serving as Commander and Chaplain. He participated yearly in the Gifts to the Yanks program. Our hope is that you remember our Dad for the good he did and the kindness he showed to others.
