Robert Clendenen
Bethalto |
Robert “Bob” Lee Clendenen, 66, passed away at 7:48 am, Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at his residence, with family by his side.
He was born in Old Kane, IL on September 10, 1947, the son of the late Albert and Stella Mae (Burch) Clendenen. He graduated from Jerseyville High School.
He married Glennita Dawdy on March 1, 1969 in Kane, IL. She survives
Bob was a member of the Heartland Baptist Church and served in the Navy Seabees from 1965 to 1969. He worked at Owens-Illinois Glass works and worked at McDonnell Douglas-Boeing until he retired in 2000. He was the past member of the Kane Masonic Lodge, past commander and lifetime member of the VFW Post 1308 and founding member of Bluff City Motorcycle Club in Alton, ILL. He was also a lifetime member of the Vietnam Era Association.
He is survived by his wife, Glennita; one son, Scott Dale (Melissa) Clendenen of Bethalto; one daughter; Gail Marie Garrett of Alton; seven grandchildren, Zachary Michael Lakin, Destiny Marie Garrett, Jenna Marie Clendenen, Amber Kendal Nicole Clendenen, Lauren Michelle Clendenen, Sydney Rose Shimchick, and Hailey Ann Shimchick; one sister, Barbara (Ed) Rice of Godfrey; one brother, Bill (Judy) Clendenen of Fieldon, a sister-in-law, Lorenda Clendenen of Nahunta, GA; along with numerous nieces and nephews. He is also survived by a brother-in-law, Gene (Beverly) Dawdy of San Antonia, TX; a sister-in-law, Sherry (Bill) Hammon of Godfrey; a brother-in-law, Terry (Nancy) Dawdy of Ballwin, MO; and an uncle, Herman Hechler of Houston, TX.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Glendon Dawdy; his mother-in-law, H. Juanita Dawdy; and a brother, Clifford Clendenen.
Visitation will be from 4 pm to 8 pm on Saturday, May 10, 2014 at Elias, Kallal, and Schaaf Funeral Home in Godfrey.
Memorial service will be at 10 am on Monday, May 12, 2014 at Elias, Kallal, and Schaaf Funeral Home in Godfrey with Doctor Jim Grant of Heartland Baptist Church in Alton officiating.
Burial will follow at Kane Cemetery in Kane, IL.
Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Alton VFW Post 1308 Ritual Team will be performing Military Honors.
The Clendenen family would like to give a special thank you to the Help at Home foundation, especially Tyronda Jones for all their service. Also, they’d like to thank Dr. Edward Blair and St. Anthony’s Medical group for all their care and dedication.
Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Godfrey is in charge of arrangements.
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