Robert (Bob) Remmert passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Liberty Village in Maryville, IL. Bob was born December 7, 1935, in Mt. Olive to Raymond and Louise Remmert.
Bob grew up in Benld IL and graduated from Benld high school in 1953. Bob attended Southern Illinois University-Carbondale in 1957 with a major in Zoology and Chemistry. He obtained his master’s in education administration in 1962. Bob was a schoolteacher and taught Chemistry and Science at Edwardsville High School for 26 years. Bob played baseball and was in the 3M League where he was a pitcher. He was also an avid hunter and fisherman. Bob loved to travel and enjoyed his travels to Mexico and Canada via railroad.
Bob leaves behind his longtime companion Wanda Graves, cousins Jack Calderwood and Terry Calderwood, and many friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents and cousin, Anne Varcho.
Private services will be held with burial will be at Benld Cemetery. Donations can be made to Benld Cemetery Association, Frank Bertetti Benld Public Library, or Benld Adopt-A-Pet. Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at www.kravanyafuneral.com. Kravanya Funeral Home is in charge.
