Robert "Bob" Lichtenberg, 91, of Washington, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025 at Carle Proctor Hospital in Peoria.

He was born on April 20, 1933 in East Peoria, to the late Carol (Batterton) and Fred Lichtenberg. He married Mary Ann Keyes on October 30, 1954 in East Peoria. She preceded him in death on March 12, 2014.

Bob is survived by his daughter, Carol Schaab; his granddaughter, Stephanie Schaab; and his sisters, Mabel Wicht of Oregon and Lois Modlin of Tennessee.

He is preceded in death by his grandson, Erich Schaab who passed away in 2014; his brother, Fred Lichtenberg Jr; and his sister, Joann Droke.

Bob joined the United States Army when he was still in high school. He went on to serve during the Korean War. During his time in the military, he got his GED. After serving for a few years, Bob went back home where he went to work in various warehouse jobs, including Pillsbury. Eventually, Bob transferred to work in the store room at Proctor Hospital where he later retired from. Bob enjoyed the little things and had a knack for collecting. Coca-Cola items were his favorite items to collect over the years.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Dream Center of Peoria, IL in memory of Bob.

There will be a funeral service, officiated by Pastor Dave Jane, held on Friday, January 24, 2025 at 11:00 am located at Deiters Funeral Home in Washington. A visitation will be held an hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Glendale Cemetery in Washington, IL.