Obituary East Peoria- Robert L. Albright, 73, of East Peoria died Friday, January 31, 2014 at 8:51 AM at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. He was born September 1, 1940 in Peoria to Herbert L. and Mary Elliott Albright. He married Sharon Krabbe on November 2, 1957. He later married Barbara Becker on December 22, 1979 in Carlock. She survives. Also surviving are his sons, Robert L. (Rebecca) Albright Jr. of East Peoria and Tyler S. (Lori) Albright of Pekin; stepchildren, Edward A. (Colleen) Becker of Germantown Hills and Kimberly K. (Jeremy) Eyman of East Peoria; one brother, Richard Albright of Washington; two sisters, Susan (Ron) Schoof of Lacon and Sherry (Dan) Johnson of Sarasota, FL; nine grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Mary Ester Clark. Robert graduated from East Peoria High School in 1958. He completed a four year Tool Maker apprenticeship course from Caterpillar in 1963. He then earned a Bachelor's degree in Business from Illinois State University in 1973, and later earned a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Bradley University. Robert also earned his pilot's license in the late 70s, an accomplishment he was quite proud of. After working 39 years at Caterpillar, he and Barb moved to Gainesville, GA for 3 years where he worked for Zua Industries. They then returned to East Peoria to be closer to their family. Robert loved golfing, genealogy, and traveling with his wife. He was a dog lover and enjoyed his family greatly, especially his grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Friday, February 7, 2014 at 4PM at Deiters Funeral Home and Crematory in East Peoria. There will be a visitation prior to the service from 2:30 PM-4 PM. Cremation rites have been accorded. Inurnment will be at a later date at Glendale Memorial Gardens in Pekin. Memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital or PAWS in Peoria. Cemetery Details Glendale Memorial Gardens Pekin, IL, Visitation FEB 7. 02:30 PM - 04:00 PM Deiters Funeral Home & Crematory - East Peoria 444 E. Washington Street East Peoria, IL, US, 61611 garydeiters@deitersfuneralhome.com Memorial Service FEB 7. 04:00 PM Deiters Funeral Home & Crematory - East Peoria 444 E. Washington Street East Peoria, IL, US, 61611 garydeiters@deitersfuneralhome.com