Robert Phegley

Robert Leo Phegley, Sr., 89, of Alton, IL, passed into the next life on the morning of May 30, 2020 at Alton Memorial Rehabilitation and Therapy after a 10 year battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was born June 13, 1930, in Prairie Du Rocher, IL, son of the late Charles and Rose (Stoeckel) Phegley. He married Naomi Baker on May 14, 1955 at St. Matthew Church in Alton. Robert is survived by his wife, Naomi; son Robert Phegley, Jr. of Anderson, IN; son John (Ruth) Phegley of Lakewood Village, TX, daughter Cynthia Phegley of Alton; son Warren (Marina) Phegley of St. Louis; five grandchildren, Alec Phegley, Eric Phegley, Malena Phegley, Marisa Phegley, and Mia Phegley; two brothers, Wayne (Elaine) Phegley of Godfrey and Kenneth Phegley of Prairietown, MO; and a sister-in-law, Nelrose Shive of Wood River.

In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by a sister, Doris Fults; brother-in-law Larry Fults; sister-in-law Nathalie Phegley; brother-in-law John Baker; sister-in-law Gertrude Baker; brother-in-law James Baker; sister-in-law Eileen Baker; and brother-in-law Richard Shive. Robert graduated valedictorian of his class from Waterloo High School, IL, in 1948. He enlisted in the Air Force in 1949 and served until 1951, attaining the rank of corporal. He worked as an electronics technician for Sears for over 40 years, retiring in 1993. In his spare time he enjoyed traveling and visited many states including several National Parks and Canada. He was skilled at fixing everything from TVs to cars to lawn mowers, and enjoyed watching 'Jeopardy' and 'Wheel of Fortune' and playing Scrabble with his family. According to his wishes, there was no memorial. Placing of ashes was at Valhalla Memorial Park on Friday, June 5, with family in attendance.