Robert (Bob) Gard Bienvenu, born on February 19, 1946 in Quincy, Illinois, to the late Patricia and the late Lloyd, passed away at age 72 on May 18, 2018 in Roscoe, Illinois after his long battle with cancer. He attended Harlem High School and Rock Valley College. Robert proudly served his country as a Hawk Missile Technician in the U.S. Army from 1966 to 1968 during the Vietnam War and he also worked in the Vending industry as the owner and operator of A Welcome Service Vending Company until he retired in 2012. Many of Robert’s customers and co-workers though the years became fast friends because of Robert’s quick wit, humor, and charm leading the way. Robert was the beloved husband of high school sweetheart Sandra Haye Bienvenu for 52 years. He is survived by his sons, Robert Jr. with wife Judy and Mark with wife JoAnne; sisters, Norma Pirrello and Julie Neslund; grandchildren, Benjamin and Christopher Bienvenu, Christopher and Nicolas Boggs; many nieces and nephews and special friend, Debbie Roum for helping Robert pass peacefully till the very end. Robert had a passion for woodworking. He loved to create special wood crafts in his wood shop for his family and friends. He was a member of VFW Roscoe Post. Those who wish may donate in Robert’s name to Pink Heals Inc.,10434 Danica Ct., Machesney Park, IL 61115 or VFW Post 2955 at 11385 2nd St., Roscoe, Illinois 61073. Special thanks to Hospice Nurse Tara Shale of Mercyhealth at Home who provided special care for Robert in this final journey of his life. A private celebration of Life will take place on June 16, 2018 at Vito’s Ristorante at 4866 Bluestem Road, Roscoe, IL. Open House 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. At 2:00 p.m. memories and reminiscences from family and friends. Please RSVP at the following site: www.justrsvp.me/robert-bienvenu-celebration-life
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Robert Bob Gard Bienvenu February 19 1946 May 18 2018 (age 72). Honquest Family Funeral Home
Death notice for the town of: Roscoe, state: Illinois