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Robert T. "Rob Bob" Burgard

October 25th, 1962 – June 17th, 2018

Robert T. “Rob Bob” Burgard, 55, of Table Grove, IL, passed away at 10:25 am on Sunday, June 17, 2018 at Havana Healthcare Center in Havana, IL. He was born on October 25, 1962 in Havana, the son of Robert E. and Judi K. (Hackard) (Burgard) Sprecher.

Survivors include special friend, Nancy Abernathy of Table Grove, IL, daughter, Daphne (and Ernie Barclay) Abernathy of Ipava, IL, son, Brandon (and Christy Cracraft) Abernathy of Vermont, IL, 3 grandchildren, Steven (and Moriah) Mayall, Kolton Mayall, and Luke Abernathy, 5 great-grandchildren, Summer, Bentlee, Brayson, Noah, and Bailynn, 2 sisters, Kim Burgard of Ipava, and Jodi Burgard of Nicoma Park, OK, brother, Lanny (Angie) Burgard of Ipava, 5 nieces and nephews, Katie Burgard, Landon Burgard, Ashley Sellers, Chad Berglan, and Dillon Berglan, and 3 great-nephews and nieces, Landon, Bella, and Colton Berglan.

He is receded by his parents and two Uncles, Lanny Ross Burgard and Lowell Davis.

He was a manager at the Table Grove Tap in Table Grove, IL

Robbie enjoyed fishing and spending time with his kids. He loved to ride his Harley, the St. Louis Cardinals, and being at “home”.

Services will be held at 11 am on Monday, June 25, 2018 at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria, IL. Pastor Doug Krukewitt will be officiating. A visitation will take place from 5 to 7 pm on Sunday, June 24, 2018 at the funeral home in Astoria. Cremation rites will be accorded following the services. Memorials may be made to the Table Grove Fire and Rescue Squad or the St. Jude Midwest Affiliate in Peoria, IL.

Condolences


June 18th, 2018

Thinking of Rob's friends and family during this difficult time, many good memories from when our boys spent much time together with Lanny Jo and Rob. Bob and Susie Bucher

June 18th, 2018

Our deepest most heartfelt condolences to all. You will be missed, party on, Rob Bob. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers
Rhonda & Dave

June 18th, 2018

So sorry for your lost he was a great guy and be missed by many loved visiting with him when he stopped by the Legion. In our prayers. Brenda Little & Bill Moery

June 18th, 2018

Thinking of you all. He will be missed. Kelly McKinley

June 18th, 2018

So sorry for loss Rob,he will be miss by a lot family friends My thoughts prayer to the family. glenda mayall Stoklosa

June 18th, 2018

Thinking of the family, sending prayers, Merri (Saurbaugh)Tingley

June 18th, 2018

The family is in our thoughts and prayers. How sad to lose a loved one, at such a young age.

June 18th, 2018

Thoughts and prayers for the whole family. Tanya Bolger

June 18th, 2018

So very sorry for your loss Jodi, Kim and Burgard family. Terri Gifford

June 18th, 2018

So very sorry to hear about Rob’s passing. We had a lot of good times together and he made the best pizza ever! Bob and Rett Mummert

June 18th, 2018

Praying for family and friends.

June 18th, 2018

Thoughts and Prayers are with Rob' s family and his special friend

June 18th, 2018

So very sorry for your loss. Patti Bunn Crowell, Austin,TX

June 18th, 2018

Thoughts and Prayers for Nancy and Robs family! He will be missed. Don and Becky Watson

June 18th, 2018

So sorry for your lost. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Burgard family and Rob's friends. Mike and Linda Blemler

June 18th, 2018

Praying for his family and friends. Soo sorry for your loss....

June 18th, 2018

Condolences to the family and friends of Rob. I will miss you my friend. I have very fond memories of our school days and being a team mate with you in baseball and football. RIP my friend. Terry Pilger

June 18th, 2018

He was an awesome friend. He will be missed dearly

June 18th, 2018

Sorry he's gone and the bar will not be the same without him

June 18th, 2018

I met him years ago with Jodi. He seemed like a great guy back then. So sorry for the loss.

June 18th, 2018

Sending prayers to Nancy and all of Robs family. Rob will be missed.❤ Jim and Robyn Dutton

June 18th, 2018

Rob left an impression on me at a young age. At 5 years old he had no problem relating to me. As years went on we would see each other randomly and always strike up the same conversations...fishing, mushrooming and cardinals. Condolences to his family and friends. He will be missed

June 19th, 2018

So sorry to hear of Robs passing. Rob was a good friend to me when I moved to Ipava and we were friend throughout high school. He was a very sweet man. RIP Rob. Lauri (Killion) Long

June 19th, 2018

Kim,Jodi,Lanny and family-I am very sorry to hear of the loss of Rob.I remember babysitting all 4 of you. Time goes by and we lose loved ones.Thinking of all of you.So sorry.(Rev.21:4) Marla (Jones) Rumler

June 19th, 2018

We are so sorry for your loss!! Thinking of you all during this difficult time. Joe and Liza Dutton

June 19th, 2018

So sorry for your loss. Praying 🙏 for the family!! So sorry Jodi and Kim!!

June 19th, 2018

So sorry for your loss. Praying 🙏 for the family!! So sorry Jodi and Kim!!

June 19th, 2018

Brenda here in the Oklahoma.

June 19th, 2018

So sorry for your loss. Prayers for all the family at this time of loss. Maurice and Kathy cox

June 19th, 2018

sorry for your loss Katie

June 19th, 2018

sorry for your loss Katie

June 19th, 2018

Sorry for your loss. I knew Rob and Lanny Joe. You were a good guy Rob. Carl Leonard

June 20th, 2018

So very sorry for your loss. Rob was a great guy! He will be missed by so many! Shelley Belden

June 21st, 2018

Prayers and thoughts to the family.

June 21st, 2018

In time sorrow, condolences to the family. Joe and Tammy Stell

June 25th, 2018

Praying for peace for all. He was a great guy. Carman Thorne 🙏🏻

July 29th, 2018

Prayers To the Family!I miss our Good morning Text! My Old Friend.RIP My Brother

January 16th, 2023

Sorry I didn't get a chance to see you again. You,mark Bailey and Mike Bailey and me. We had some really great and rememberable times. Have always remembered those times. Miss you man. Sincerely Jim sager