R. Robert "Bob" Gille , age 83, of Stockton, IL passed away Thursday, November 17, 2022 at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport. He was born on November 13, 1939 in Freeport to the late Robert and Helen (Wolfe) Gille. Bob married his high school sweetheart, Beverly VenHuizen, on September 5, 1959 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Stockton.

Bob was a 1957 graduate of Stockton High School and went on to attend the Rockford School of Business. He owned and operated Surge Dairy Equipment and worked as maintenance for Kraft Cheese. Bob served on the Stockton Fire Department. Bob and Bev were members of the Stockton Atwood Community Golf Course. He enjoyed sporting events, he was an avid Stockton Blackhawks and Green Bay Packer fan. Bob enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Bob is survived by his wife, Beverly Gille; his sons, Dan (Nancy) and Doug (Deb); his grandchildren, Nikki, Shawn, Stephanie, Derek, Katelyn and Megan; his great grandchildren, Zac, Mackenzee, Nathan, Maddie, Graham, Lilian, Kadence, Knox, Nash and Raelyn; his brothers, Harry (Pearl) and Gene (Mary); and his sister, Diane (Terry) Bonnet. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Carol Banwarth; and his great grandson, Channing.

A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, December 4, 2022 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Coach's Golf and Grill in Lena. Interment will take place at a later date in Ladies Union Cemetery in Stockton. A memorial fund has been established.