Remmert

Robert (Bob) Remmert, 87, died peacefully on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Liberty Village in Maryville, Ill. Bob was born Dec. 7, 1935, in Mt. Olive to Raymond and Louise Remmert.

Bob grew up Benld and graduated from Benld high school in 1953. He attended Southern Illinois University-Carbondale in 1957 with a major in zoology and chemistry. He obtained his master’s in education administration in 1962. Bob was a schoolteacher and taught chemistry and science at Edwardsville High School for 26 years. He played baseball and was on the 3M League where he was a pitcher. He was also an avid hunter and fisherman. Bob loved to travel and enjoyed his travels to Mexico and Canada via railroad.

He is survived by his longtime companion Wanda Graves; cousins, Jack Calderwood and Terry Calderwood; and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and cousin, Anne Varcho. 

Private services were held with burial at Benld Cemetery. 

Donations can be made to Benld Cemetery Association, Frank Bertetti Benld Public Library or Benld Adopt-A-Pet.  Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at http://www.kravanyafuneral.com. Kravanya Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.