Robert C. Vanderheyden , age 87, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at FHN Memorial Hospital. He was born at home in Stockton on October 24, 1935 to the late Lloyd and Myrtle (Carpenter) Vanderheyden. Robert married Jane Andrews on August 25, 1956 at Wesley United Methodist Church in Stockton.

Robert was a 1953 graduate of Stockton High School. He was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Stockton. Robert proudly served in the United States Navy. During school he had worked at the Stockton Bowling Alley, setting pins by hand. Robert also worked for Atwoods, Kraft, Burgess Battery and retired after 27 years as a computer programmer for Newell. After retirement, he drove bus for the Stockton School District. When his children were young he served as Cub Master and little league coach. Robert enjoyed bowling on the Vanderheyden Furniture Team and golfing. He loved sports and was a huge Stockton Blackhawk fan. Most of all, Robert loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, Jane Vanderheyden of Stockton; his daughter, Julie (Eric) Junkel of Mt. Prospect, IL; his sons, Richard (Glenda Shulka) of Wonder Lake, IL and Ronald (Helene Trebian) of Stockton; his grandchildren, Adam Vanderheyden, Emma Vanderheyden, Lorelei Junkel, Erin Vanderheyden, and Hayley Junkel; his sister, Linda (Steve) Thayer of Rockford; and his brother, Jack (Laurrel) Vanderheyden of Stockton. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, June Finn and Sharon Broshous; his brothers, Kenneth, Malcolm, Roger, William and Duane; and his daughters-in-law, Lisa Vanderheyden and Ellen Vanderheyden.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, December 30, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at Wesley United Methodist Church in Stockton. There will be a visitation on Thursday, December 29, 2022 from 3:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Hermann Funeral Home in Stockton. Interment will take place at Ladies Union Cemetery in Stockton. A memorial fund has been established.