Robert “Bob” VonBurg, age 72, of Quincy, beloved father, grandpa, brother, uncle and friend went to be with his heavenly Father on July 14, 2014. Bob passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. He was born on February 28, 1942 in Quincy, a son of Werner E. & Marie (Lowe) VonBurg, Jr.

Bob was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in Korea. He owned and operated the Copper Kettle Tavern for many years where he was dearly loved. He was a member of the local Teamster Union. He enriched the lives of all those around him and showed love to everyone he came into contact with. His children and his grandchildren were the greatest joys of his life.

Bob was a strong man with a caring, generous heart who never turned his back on family and friends in times of trouble. He never expected anything in return. Bob was the glue that held his family together and his loss leaves a hole that can never be filled.

He enjoyed fishing, hunting, cooking and time spent on the water, but most of all time spent socializing with family and friends. Bob will be remembered and missed by everyone who knew him.

Survivors include his daughters, Vanessa , Ashley & Brittany and their mother Beth Anne Young; a son, Scott; step-children, Aaron & Tara and their mom, Francine Gibbons; grandchildren Echo, Canyon, Evan, Erian, Bailey, Tyson & Paisley; his siblings Werner (Tammy) VonBurg III of Barry, IL, Mary (Ron) Daugherty of Mendon, IL, Mike VonBurg of Quincy and Kathy (Ed) Archambo of Ursa. He also will be missed by many nieces, nephews and friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister JoAnn Gilliland and brothers, Jim & Art VonBurg.

A graveside service will be held on Monday, July 21, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. in Sunset Cemetery at the Illinois Veteran’s Home with military honors followed by a Celebration of Life at 12:00 noon in the Crossing Church, 929 Monroe in Quincy. Visitation will be held on Monday beginning at 11:00 a.m. until the time of services at The Crossing. The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.