Bobby Eugene Haseker

Bobby E. Haseker, age 87, of Goreville, Illinois,  passed away Thursday, February 24, 2022.

Bobby was born December 29, 1934 in Marion, Illinois, a son of Troy and Charity (Loveless)  Haseker. He married Marsha K. Simmons on October 13, 1995 and she survives in Goreville, Illinois.  

Bobby joined the US Army and served during the Korean War.  After he was discharged, he worked at Elmhurst Chicago Stone as a Machine Operator.  He moved to Goreville after retiring in 1988.  Bobby enjoyed fishing, woodworking, travel, going or drives, sitting on his patio and enjoying the view.  He was a member of Cedar Grove Church in Buncombe, IL.  He was also a former member of the Elks, Moose, and Odd Fellows.     

He is survived by his wife Marsha K. Haseker of Goreville, IL; daughter, Annette (Freddy) White of Seminole, OK; stepdaughter Denise L. Archione of Goreville, IL;  seven  Grandchildren,  five Great Grandchildren; two sisters, Melba Lucas of Ogden, UT and Roberta Shreves of Marion, IL;  special nephew David Lucas, and special niece Debbie Lucas.  He is preceded in death by two children, Tammy J. Haseker and Troy A. Haseker; one grandchild, Tanya Haseker; his parents, Troy and Charity Haseker; brother Melvin Haseker, brother-in-laws, Stan Lucas, and Evan E. Simmons; and his First Wife, Mildred J. Haseker.

Visitation will be Tuesday, March 1st, 2022 from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM at Blue Funeral Home in Goreville, IL.  Funeral service will be held Tuesday, March 1, 2022, 11:00 AM at Blue Funeral Home in Goreville, with Rev. Keith Owens officiating.  Burial will follow at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Marion.