Bob Diveley's Obituary
Bobby Lee “Bob” Diveley, 65, of Brownstown, IL passed away at 6:33 AM, Thursday, June 06, 2019 at his home.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, June 10, 2019 at Hohlt & File Funeral Home, Vandalia with Mr. Ron Hunter officiating. Interment will follow in Griffith Cemetery, Brownstown. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM, Sunday, June 09, 2019 at Hohlt & File Funeral Home and one hour prior to services on Monday, June 10, 2019 from 10:00-11:00 AM.
Memorials may be made to the Brownstown VFW Post # 9770.
Bob was born on May 31, 1954 in Vandalia, IL, the son of Darrell and Billie Jean (Morgan) Diveley. He married Susan Elaine Baird on September 12, 1977; together, they shared 41 years of marriage and raised two children.
Bob was employed by Norfolk Southern Railway as a machine operator. He enjoyed mowing grass, fishing, and spending time with his three grandchildren. Bob was also an avid fan of the Chicago Cubs. He was a member of the Brownstown VFW Post # 9770 and the Vandalia Moose Lodge #1447.
He is survived by his wife, Susan Diveley of Brownstown; son, Travis Diveley of Brownstown; daughter, Lauren and husband, Chris Vecchione of Tanfield, OH; brother, Tom Diveley and wife, Carla of Vandalia; brother, Joe Diveley and wife, Alice of Lakeland, FL; and grandchildren, Kaiden Diveley, Elaina Vecchione, and Luke Vecchione.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
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