- Visitation
Saturday, April 27, 2024
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Meridith Funeral Home in Pocahontas, IL
- Service
Saturday, April 27, 2024
1:00 PM
Meridith Funeral Home in Pocahontas, IL
- Full Obituary
William R. “Bob” Jenner, 92, of Pocahontas, IL, was called to his heavenly home Tuesday, April 23, 2024.
He was born on March 21, 1932, in Beaucoup, IL. When he was seven, he was adopted by his loving parents, Marion and Mary (nee Cochran) Jenner. On November 27, 1954, he married the love of his life Loretta Ward at the Methodist Church in Pocahontas, IL.
Bob served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War from 1952 to 1954. He was in the US Army Corps of Engineers and stationed in Korea. Throughout the duration of his service, he received many accolades, including the United Nations Service Medal, Korean Service Ribbon with 2 Bronze Campaign Stars, National Defense Service Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal.
After serving his country Bob returned to his lifelong occupation as a livestock and grain farmer. In addition to his farming, he also served as a Trustee on the Old Ripley Township Board. In his free time Bob was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan and loved to ride his Polaris ATV around the farm. He enjoyed travelling with his wife, Loretta, to Branson, MO, and cherished their 50th anniversary trip to Hawaii.
Above all else, family and the Lord were the most important thing to Bob. He loved to spend time with his wife and children, and adored doting on his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He also attended the Pleasant Mound Baptist Church. He was a treasured husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, and will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Marion and Mary Jenner; grandson, Ryan Mueller; sister, Marie (Steve) Garrison.
Bob is survived by his loving wife of almost 70 years, Loretta Jenner; daughters, Carolyn (Tom) Spann, Connie (Mike) Mueller, Cathy (Randy) Grizzle, Carla (Chuck) Parr; grandchildren, Courtney (Reed) Koester, Josh Grizzle, Christopher Parr, Colin Parr; great-grandchildren, Charley, Rosalie, and Jay Koester; brother, Joe (Ina) Jenner; nieces, nephews, cousins, and many loving friends.
Memorials may be made to Tunnels to Towers, or Pleasant Mound Baptist Church.
Visitation: Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, at Meridith Funeral Home in Pocahontas, IL.
Service: Saturday, April 27, 2024, 1:00 PM, Meridith Funeral Home, Pocahontas, IL.
Clergy: Pastor Dennis Hutchison
Interment: Robinson Cemetery, Pocahontas, IL.
Meridith Funeral Home, Pocahontas, IL.
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