- Date Of Birth: September 15, 1935
- Date Of Death: November 6, 2020
- State: Illinois
Robert J. “Bob” Kanuch, 85, of Peru, passed away, Friday, November 6, 2020 at Manor Court in Peru.
Bob was born September 15, 1935 in Spring Valley to George and Mary (Quinn) Kanuch. He graduated from Hall High School in 1953 and worked at Sunstrand in LaSalle for 32 years.
He married Mary L. Lanter on April 30, 1971 at St. Hyacinth’s Church, LaSalle. She passed away November 8, 2010.
Bob coached Little League Baseball in Cherry and was the original founder of the Cherry Booster Club.
He was an avid sports fan. He loved to follow Hall High School sports, the Chicago Cubs and the Northwestern Wildcats. He was also a member of St. Hyacinth’s Church, LaSalle.
He is survived by his son, Mark (Janie) Kanuch of Peru. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Mary; a daughter, Debra; a brother and a sister.
