Robert Sidney Chandlee

Robert Sidney Chandlee, 78, of Galesburg, was called home at 12:10 p.m. Sunday, December 21, 2014.

He was born April 12, 1936 in Williamsfield, Illinois the fourth child of Ellis R. and Mabel M. (Lewis) Chandlee. He married Patricia Louise Belt on January 2, 1955.

He is survived by his wife of nearly 60 years, Patricia; five children, Brenda (and Michael) Philbee, Kerry Chandlee, Robert (and Shelly) Chandlee, and Kimberly (and Ron) Sevigny, all of Galesburg and Lisa (and Derek) Meeks of Las Vegas; 18 grandchildren, Jason, Emily, Heather, and Whitney Philbee, Jesse and Logan Chandlee, Darcy Kaiser, Bryce, Brandon, Bradley, Sarah, and Landon Chandlee, Collin, Andrew, and Emma Sevigny, and Danielle, David, and Logan Meeks; 13 great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Brett Chandlee in 1981; and his siblings, Erma Mae Brooks, Roy Ellis Chandlee, Paul Edward Chandlee, and Carl Wayne Chandlee.

He graduated from Williamsfield High School in 1954. He worked for Brown Specialty for 10 years and for several vending companies for 12 years before moving to Arvada, Colorado, where he worked for Nichols Automotive. Upon returning to Galesburg, he worked for St. Mary’s Square and then in maintenance for Marigold Health Care Center for 15 years before retiring. He continued to work as a crossing guard at Nielsen School. He really enjoyed the children! He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, where he held the office of High Priest.

Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, December 26, 2014 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Additional visitation will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, December 27, 2014 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints followed by a funeral service at 11 a.m. Bishop Bruce Polay will officiate. Burial will be in the Williamsfield Cemetery, his sister Erma Brooks will be laid to rest with him. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.