Robert R. Dyer
March 24, 1942 ~ April 8, 2016
Robert R. Dyer, 74, of Princeton passed away at 8:06 a.m. Friday, April 8, 2016, at his home in Princeton. Born March 24, 1942, to Stephen and Francis V. (Atkinson) Dyer, he married Sue E. Stalter Sept. 17, 1982, in Tiskilwa. She survives. He graduated from Wyanet High School in 1960 and then from the Apostolic Bible Institute in St. Paul, Minn. He retired from IRS and LCN, and also worked for Snap-on Tools. He served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam, from October 1965 to May 1967. He was a member of the United Pentecostal Church for many years and attended the Tiskilwa Bible Church. Also surviving are three daughters, Barb (Roy) Tyson of Hennepin, Tammi (Robert) Bauske of Park Forest and Debbie Kirk of Princeton; one son, Timothy (Nicholle) Dyer of Princeton; six grandchildren, Paige (Doug Tittman) Tyson of Villa Park, Robert (Kellie) Bauske of Machesney Park, Brandi (Tyler) Clift of DePue, Krystilyn Bauske of Park Forest, M''Lyssa Bauske of Park Forest and Bradley Kirk of Princeton; five great-grandchildren, Donovan Tittman, Corvyan and Jaxson Clift, and Harmonie and Elliana Bauske; four sisters, Nancy (Ken) Nordstrom of Princeton, Della (Wendell) Hedgespeth of Bartonville, Peggy Dyer of Sandwich and Crystal (Ross) Peterson of Columbia, Mo.; one sister-in-law, Sharon Dyer of Peoria; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Stephen Dyer. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 13, at the Grant-Johnson Funeral Home, Princeton, with the Rev. Fred Laughlin officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Bloom Cemetery, Tiskilwa, with military rites conducted by Princeton American Legion Post 125. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, at the funeral home and one hour prior to the services Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to St. Jude Children''s Hospital in Memphis, Tenn.
Sorry about your loss
Kindest man I knew. Very thankful to have known & loved him.
I’m sorry for your loss. I will be keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
I was so glad to meet and spend time with Rob , talking about our family history. he was full of so much information.
Being without Rob will make a big void in your life but the hope and peace that comes with knowing Jesus will carry you through your grief.I”m glad for the time I attended Tiskilwa Bible Church with Rob and you.
So sorry to hear about Rob. He was in my ABI class. We shared birthdays so that was kinda special. May God be your comfort!
So sorry to hear of your loss. Rob and I were in the same class at ABI. Praying for comfort and peace for your family.
Have fond memories of knowing the neighboring Dyer family. Knew Nancy & Robbie better than the other children and they were always so friendly. Rest in peace, ” Robbie”. Our sympathy to the family.
So sorry for the family’s loss…This world has lost a warrior….
we were in ABI together…
My condolences to the Dyer family. I went to school with Robbie in Wyanet. He was a friend to all he ever met I am sure. Rest in peace my friend.
My condolences to the Robbie Dyer family. Went to school with the Dyer family, Robbie always a caring, good guy.
Our condolences to the family. May God bless you and give you comfort.