Robert Laverne Guth

Robert Laverne Guth, 87, of Flanagan, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2015 at his home.

His service will be Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Pontiac Bible Church in Pontiac, IL with Pastor Jarrod Bartholomew & Pastor David Craig officiating. Burial will follow at Waldo Cemetery in Gridley, IL.

Visitation will be Wednesday, June 10, 2015 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the church.

Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home, Pontiac, is in charge of arrangements.

Robert was born March 21, 1928 in rural Gridley, IL, son of Arthur R. and Erma E. (Yordy) Guth. He married LaVerne Alice Wiechman on October 26, 1958 in Flanagan, IL. She survives in Flanagan.

He is also survived by his daughters, Alice (David) Craig of Tremont, IL, Sandra (Michael) Atkinson of Flanagan, IL, and Carol (Randall) Schwartz of Pontiac, IL; one brother, Virgil E. Guth of Cincinnati, OH; nine grandchildren; and one great grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Ronald A. Guth; and one granddaughter.

Robert was a graduate of Flanagan High School. He had worked for Slagel Construction and later he co-owned GAS Construction doing bridge and concrete construction. He served in the U. S. Army in the Medical Corp during the Korean Conflict from 1951 to 1952.

Robert was a member of the Pontiac Bible Church in Pontiac, IL where he served as a Deacon and Elder, a member of The Gideons International, was a volunteer Flanagan Fireman, and a Sunday School teacher for over 30 years.

Memorials may be made to Pontiac Bible Church, 1611 W. Reynolds, Pontiac, IL 61764; The Hope Chest, PO Box 1331, Pekin, IL 61555; or a charity of the donor's choice.

Robert was a loving husband, father and grandpa. He was a Godly influence in the lives of many. He touched many with his generosity. He will be greatly missed.

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