George Robert Stegle

George Robert “Bob” Stegle passed away early Monday September 23, 2019 at his home in Manteno. Bob was born April 6th, 1928 in Cobden, IL to James and Lona Kerr Stegle. He married Carolyn Lamer February 14th, 1948. Carolyn passed away in July of 2010. Bob served his country with the Army from 1946 to 1948. He worked on the Illinois Central Railroad for a short time and then moved north to Manteno and worked at the Joliet Ammunition Arsenal in security. Bob was an auto mechanic and eventually owned and operated Stegle’s Mobile and Stegle’s Union 76 stations at the corner of Rt. 50 and Third in Manteno. Bob sold the business after 35 years and went to work for the Manteno School District as the bus mechanic and part time route driver. Bob continued to work there until he turned 80. He is survived by his three children, Georgiann Zivanovich of Manteno, Scott Stegle, of Kankakee and Robin (William) Batka of Manteno and four grandchildren Ryan (Theresa) Diedrich of Manteno, Elizabeth Zivanovich of Manteno, Robert (Jackie) Batka of Seattle, WA and Alex (Taylor) Batka of Seattle, WA. Bob also had four great grandchildren, Matthew, Jacob, Nathan and Katelyn Diedrich of Manteno. Sister-in-laws Betty Stegle and Juanita Stegle of Anna, IL as well as brother-in-law Gerald Berry of Anna. He was preceded in death by his wife Carolyn, parents James and Lona, his two brothers James Stegle and Thomas Stegle as well as his two sisters, Anna Mary Launius and Martha Burris. Bob will be cremated and a private service will be held at Bloom Grove Cemetery. Memorials can be made in his honor to the Manteno American Legion Post 755, where he enjoyed his Friday night meals.