Robert “Bob” G. Wagner, 85, of East Peoria, died Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010, at 2:10 at Manor Care in East Peoria.

Born Aug. 6, 1924, in Peoria to Earl G. and Selma (Geyler) Wagner, he married Bobbie E. Robertson in East Peoria June 27, 1953. She died Jan. 8.

He was also preceded in death by one brother, Richard Wagner; one brother-in-law, Kenneth Creek; and one nephew, Kevin Creek.

Surviving are two sisters-in-law, Marge Creek of East Peoria and Leah Wagner of Wisconsin.

He was a graduate of East Peoria Community High School and the University of Illinois.

He was employed as an engineer for Caterpillar Inc. for 17 years and has been self employed for the last 50 plus years. During that time he also worked with his father building houses.

In the 1950s, he enjoyed racing cars. He won trophies in Peoria and also in Nashville, Tenn., and Columbus, Ohio.

He was of the Protestant faith.

Services were today at Remmert Funeral Home in East Peoria. The Rev. Steve Weber officiated. Visitation preceded the service at the funeral home.

Burial was in Fondulac Cemetery in East Peoria.

Memorials may be directed to the local American Cancer Society, Arthritis Foundation or the First Baptist Church, 600 E. Washington Street, East Peoria, IL 61611.

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