Robert William Evans, 86, of Crawfordsville passed away at home Monday.

He graduated from Woodruff High School in Peoria IL, and attended Illinois State University. Bob was a veteran of the US Air Force.

Bob was a retired metallurgist and Quality Control Engineer from Midstates Wire.   He had previously worked for Keystone Steel and Wire in Peoria IL for 20 years.  He was very active in the community as a member of Wabash Avenue Presbyterian Church where he served as property manager, elder, deacon and sang in the Choir.  He was the organizer of the Hospital Auxiliary "Red Coats" for 23 years and organized the Help Line, delivered Meals on Wheels, organized the Mid States Retiree breakfast, coached tennis at Northridge Middle school, coached Little League in Peoria and was active in Parkview Church at Peoria leading the youth group.  Bob was an avid golfer, tennis player and Cubs fan. He and his wife Sheila played Santa and Mrs. Claus for several years in the community.

Bob was born February 14, 1931, in Peoria, IL to Robert S. & Edith L. Carlson Evans.  He was married to Lois Jane Gibson November 11, 1951, she preceded him in death October 1998. He later married Sheila (Foster) Lindley in November 2000; she survives.

He is also survived by his blended family Nancy L. (Joseph) Mathews of Kenosha, WI; Pamela L. (Robert) Sampson of Aurora, IL; R. Daniel (Beth) Evans of Chillicothe, IL; Michael G. (Nina) Lindley of Nashville, TN; Elizabeth J. (Mohamed) Elrefai of Leesburg, VA and Susan M. (Christopher) Holum of Racine, WI.  He has a sister Rebecca Sue Evans of Varna, IL, surviving. He has 14 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a sister Carol Hillyer and 2 grandchildren.

He will be remembered for his service to the community, love of family and his well known wit and humor.

Funeral services will be held 10:30am Thursday at Wabash Avenue Presbyterian Church with Rev. John Van Nuys officiating.  Visitation will be 5-8 Wednesday at Hunt & Son Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Parkview Cemetery, Peoria, IL, on Friday at 11am CDT.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Montgomery County Community Foundation or Wabash Avenue Presbyterian Church.