Robert "Bob" Bryeans, 89, of Poplar Grove, IL, died peacefully September 8, 2025, in Rockford, IL. He was born November 25, 1935, in Oran, MO, son to Jeff and Elsie (Whittington) Bryeans. Bob graduated high school and served in the United States Army for two years. He married Ethel Mae ( Kaisner) January 25, 1959, in Fairbury, IL. He worked for Delta Airlines for many years and was a member of First United Methodist Church of Belvidere. He was a member of United Methodist Men and the Lions Club. His interests included golf, travel, and enjoying his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Bob loved sports especially the Cubs.
He is loved and will be missed by his children, Diane (Tim) Pollard and Scott (Charlene) Bryeans; sister, Norma Thompson; sister-in-law Emily Bryeans; sister-in-law Marlene Kigar; grandchildren, Mike (Meredith) Pollard, Steve (Sarah) Pollard, Natalie (John) Hansen, Laura (Zac) Basile, Ashley (Kevin) Gawron and Carly (Tim) Riordan; and many nieces and nephews.
Bob is preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Mae; parents, Jeff and Elsie Bryeans; brother, Jerry Bryeans; and brother in-law, Bernard Thompson.
A visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at Anderson Funeral and Cremation Services, 218 W. Hurlbut Ave., Belvidere, IL 61008. Service to follow at First United Methodist Church, 610 Bonus Ave. in Belvidere. Burial at Belvidere Cemetery.  Pastor Jim Bell will officiate. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the First United Methodist Church of Belvidere or Belvidere chapter of The Lions Club.