By Jim Meridith
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    • Service

      A Celebration of Life will be held,

      Saturday, August 28, 2021

      12:00 noon

      Turf Lounge & Banquet

      398 N Main St., Breese, IL.

       

    • Full Obituary

      Robert ‘Ollie’ Oliver, 83, of Pocahontas, IL, died Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020, at home surrounded by his family.

      Ollie was born August 25, 1937, in Winfield West Virginia, to Otto and Edith (Nee Thomas) Oliver.  On August 1, 1981 he married Peggy Royer, in Caseyville, IL.

      He worked for Homer Auto Body, Edwardsville, S&S Auto Body, Breese and Collision Plus, Swansea. He loved golfing, bowling at Grantfork Bowl, oil painting, and bass fishing where he traveled for tournaments.

      Ollie was preceded in death by his son John Oliver; father Otto Oliver, mother Edith Stahl; brother, John Oliver; sister, Shirley Fietsam; stepfather, Erwin Stahl; father-in-law, Frank Royer; mother-in-law, Loretta Royer.

      He is survived by his loving wife Peggy Oliver; children; Brandi (Jason Zappia) Oliver, Christopher (Angela Talley) Oliver, Robert Oliver, daughter-in-law, Dianne; brother-in-law, Ron Fietsam; sister-in-law. Brenda (Kenny) Frerker, Carla (Bob) Burchette; grandchildren, Jacob Talley, Dayton Oliver, Alli Zappia, Sophia Oliver, Bella Zappia, Chase Oliver; many nieces and nephews.

      A Celebration of Life will be held, Saturday, August 28, 2021, 12:00 noon, at Turf Lounge & Banquet, 398 N Main St., Breese, IL.  A luncheon will follow

      Meridith Funeral Home, Pocahontas, IL.

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    8 Condolences
     
    1. Beth Schrage & Family / November 6, 2020 at 4:00 pm

      Ollie was a fun loving guy who will not be forgotten. We will miss you terribly. Prayers to this great family in this time of sorrow.

    2. Mary Royer / November 7, 2020 at 12:53 pm

      I’m so sorry for your loss! Ollie was a awesome guy! He was always there when I needed help
      He sure liked to tease me whenever I was around. I’m going to miss that. Their will never be another Ollie! He sure loved his family. R.I.P
      OLLIE

    3. Brenda Frerker / November 7, 2020 at 7:55 pm

      Our sincere condolences to your family. He was a wonderful brother in law and uncle. We will cherish the great memories. May God bless and keep him in His loving care. Love you always, Ken, Brenda, Brandon, Kelsey, Alyssa, Alex and Jordan.

    4. Kendra Royer / November 8, 2020 at 12:38 pm

      Our hearts and love go out to his family. Still doesn’t seem real. He was a great guy and loved by so many. He never met a stranger. Definitely gonna miss him. 🌹🌹🌹🍻

    5. Nathan Sparrowks / November 8, 2020 at 12:45 pm

      Sorry for your family’s loss. Prayers for all.

    6. Rick Moeckel "Punkin" / November 9, 2020 at 2:53 pm

      My Prayers to all the Family! God Bless You Ollie!!

    7. Jo Ann Campo / November 12, 2020 at 11:53 am

      So sorry to read about Ollie. Spent lots of fun times on float trips with him. Hope the family is coping with his loss. Jo Ann Campo

    8. Sarah Holle / August 20, 2021 at 9:48 am

      Uncle Bob, is how I referred to “Ollie.. he was my Grandma Shirley’s little brother and growing up I lived with my Grandma Shirley.. I have several memories of him and Peggy coming to the house to visit, so in a sense I was lucky enough to be able to visit with them a lot more than usual, which helped in me getting to know them better so I feel lucky for that time.. I do know that everytime he visited Grandma would light up like a Christmas tree, so you could see the love she had for him and so I knew he was very special because Grandma was one smart lady!! I pray that his family receive peace at this time and take comfort in knowing he’s still with them, everyday, in there hearts, memories, and dreams… And that now they have an angel watching out for them!!! Also, now him and Grandma, and their parents, are back together probably having their first picnic together or their first outing to the diner in heaven together;) I love you all, take care!!

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