- Date Of Birth: November 23, 1936
- Date Of Death: October 10, 2019
- State: Illinois
Robert L. Burgdorf, 82, of O’Fallon, IL, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2019. Robert was born November 23, 1936 in Charleston, IA. He was a member of O’Fallon United Church of Christ, O’Fallon Masonic Lodge #576 and a veteran of the U.S. Army. Robert’s hobbies included spending time on his farm in Iowa and fishing. His careers included being a Genie garage door dealer and 32+ years with Memorial Hospital as a refrigerator mechanic. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Sophia (nee Hiser) Burgdorf; siblings, Raymond Burgdorf, Roland Burgdorf, and Mildred McKinney; and grandson, Bradley Hayes.
Surviving are his wife, Darline Heeren Burgdorf (nee Slaby) of O’Fallon, IL; children, Dianne Hayes of Iowa City, IA and Steven (Denise) Heeren of Moore, SC; sister, Verna Colyer of Farmington, IA; sisters-in-law, Rhoda Burgdorf of Illinois and Marie Burgdorf of O’Fallon, IL; grandchildren, Elizabeth Hayes and Kathleen (Cheston) Rechenberger; great-granddaughter, Camille Hayes; many nieces and nephews; special neighbor, Ron Knerrer; and his dog, Molly. The family would like to extend a special thank you to all the caregivers that took care of Robert.
