Robert G Munsie

Robert G. Munsie, 91, of Decatur passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2017 at Copper Creek Cottages, Lincoln, IL.

A service to celebrate and honor Roberts life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 30, 2017 at St. Johns Episcopal Church, Decatur. Roberts family will receive friends for a time of visitation from 9:45-10:15 at the church. He will be laid to rest in Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan, IL. Memorials can be made to St. Johns Episcopal Church.

Robert was born on August 4, 1926 in Plainfield, N.J. the son of John C. and Irene (Roberts) Munsie. Robert was a member of St. Johns Episcopal Church, Decatur. He graduated from High School early to enlist in the U.S. Army Air Corps which he served during World War II. After returning he graduated from Millikin University before his career in the banking industry here in Decatur. He worked for First National Bank of Decatur as the Chief Lending Officer as well as the former Vice President of Soy Capital Bank. He previously owned and operated the Bel-Aire Motel also. Robert was a member of the Decatur Boat Club, enjoyed his time pheasant hunting and his hunting dogs and he was an avid fan of Illini Basketball and Illini Football. The most important part of Roberts life were his church and family.

He is survived by his sister-in-law: Jane (Fred) Moeller of Downers Grove, IL; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by four sisters: Elizabeth, Martha, Lois and Frances; three brothers: Eddie, Ralph and Jimmy.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com.