Robert Lee Raber, 79, of Normal, Illinois passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at Evergreen Place, Normal. Services at Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home, Bloomington. Burial at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, Bloomington, with military rites conducted by the Bloomington-Normal American Legion Honor Guard.

Robert was born April 11, 1938, in Browns, the son of Carl and Byrle Raber.

He is survived by his son, Randy Raber, Normal; Randy's mom, Beverly Raber, Normal; and one sister of Florida.

Robert was preceded by his parents and one son, Robin Raber.

Robert served as a Seabee in the U.S. Navy from 1955 to 1960. He worked as a lending officer for National Bank of Bloomington and First National Bank of Normal for 18 years and also worked as a district sales manager for The Pantagraph for 12 years.

Robert was an avid reader, golfer and bird watcher. He enjoyed spending time with his son Randy cataloging the different birds in the area. He was also a St. Louis Cardinals fan, Chicago Bears and Bulls fan.

Pantagraph, The (Bloomington, IL) - Thursday, April 13, 2017