Capron, IL

Robert Andrew Roll, 75, of Capron, IL passed away peacefully, Monday afternoon, March 19, 2018 in Milwaukee, WI after a sudden illness.  Robert was born February 4, 1943 in St. Louis, MO the son of Andrew Herman Roll and Mamie (Brinkmann) Roll.  He married Harriet Ream on March 18, 1967 in Columbia, MO.  He graduated from the University of Missouri, Columbia and earned his masters degree from the University of Oregon, Eugene.  After serving our country in the US Army in Viet Nam, Robert went to work as a marketing analyst for US Gypsum, Barber Colman and retiring from Motorola in 2001.  He made his spiritual home at St. John's United Church of Christ where he was involved in many aspects of church life and leadership, especially church music where he sang in the choir.  Robert was also active in the community with his service to the Lions Club, Masons, American Legion, AARP tax preparation,  and service as an election judge. He was a professional genealogist. Robert had a love of nature that began in the Boy Scout program , where he obtained his Eagle Scout rank.

Robert is loved and will be missed by his wife, Harriet of Capron; children, Elizabeth Jane (Eric) Roll Whitney of Bethel, AK; Rebecca Anne (Kyle) Wallace of Bedford, NH, Sarah Louise (Todd) Isaacs of Urbana, IL; grandchildren, Greta Rose and Elenor Harriet Whitney, Payton Jacob and  Elliot James Wallace, and  Matthew Avery, Amelia Ruth,and  Miranda Louise Isaacs.   Robert is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Mary Jane Esther Wright.

A memorial gathering will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, March 23, 2018 at St. John's United Church of Christ, 401 N. Main Street, Belvidere, IL with a memorial service at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 24, 2018 at the church with Rev. Muriel Morley Jahn celebrating.  Military Rites to be honored.  Memorial contributions can be given in care of St. John's United Church of Christ in Robert's memory.  Arrangements by Anderson Funeral and Cremation Services, 218 W. Hurlbut Ave., Belvidere, IL.  To share a memory, please visit www.AndersonFCS.com