Robert "Bob" Deuel, Jr.

Robert “Bob” Joseph Deuel, Jr., 72, of Rockford passed away Monday, February 24, 2020, in his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born June 13, 1947 in Rockford, the son of Robert Joseph and Marjorie (Kennett) Deuel, Sr. Attended high school in California and graduated from Guilford High School, Class of 1965. Bob was a veteran, serving in the U.S. Army as a specialist E5, Sergeant firing set repairman from 1968 to 1971. Married the love of his life, Christine “Chris” A. Bourdeau on February 12, 1977, in Rockford. Employed by Barber-Colman / Reed Chatwood, W.A. Whitney and retired from Lowe’s Distribution Center. Member of First Evangelical Covenant Church and Rock Valley Anglers. Bob enjoyed camping and fishing at Coon’s Campground in Oxford, Wisconsin, for 38 years. Bob would get a twinkle in his eye when he got to show someone how to fish and what lures to use. He had many fishing buddies, including his family, Ron, Chuck and Vic. Bob knew a lot about cars and could fix anything. Most of all he loved spending time with his family. Survivors include his wife, Chris; daughter, LeAnn (Eric) Peterson; son, Jim Deuel; grandchildren, Anna, Gunnar and Emmalee Peterson and Mackenzie and Madison Deuel; and a “second son”, Andy (Erica) Willer. Predeceased by his parents; numerous aunts, uncles and a cousin. Special thank you to Northern Illinois Hospice for their wonderful and loving care.

Memorial service at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 1, 2020, in First Evangelical Covenant Church, 316 Wood Road, Rockford, with visitation from 2 p.m. to service time. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to First Evangelical Covenant Church or Northern Illinois Hospice. Arrangements by Delehanty Funeral Home, Ltd., of Loves Park.