Obituary WASHINGTON - Robert L. "Bob" Chaney, 89, of Washington, IL, died at 11:29 pm Saturday, October 16, 2010 at his home. Born on June 24, 1921 in South Charleston, OH to Clarence W. and Mary Moore Chaney, he married Elizabeth E. Martin on June 7, 1944 in Peoria, IL. She survives. Surviving are 3 children, Jeanne (Jerry) Cimarosti of Normal, IL, Stephen (Marilyn) Chaney of Bloomington, IL, and John (Susan) Chaney of Washington, IL, 7 grandchildren, Heather (John) Brown, Scott (Ashley) Seath, David (Vahn) Lim, Sarah Lim, Matthew (Sonya) Chaney, Mark (Stephanie) Chaney, and Rachel (Aaron) Neuenschwander, and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, 6 sisters and 3 brothers. He was a member of the American Legion Post No 0100 and served in the Navy from 1942-1946 in the medical corps. Bob retired in 1983 after having his own sales agency, Robert L. Chaney & Associates, based in Washington, IL. Prior to that, he worked as a salesman for Elliott Paint & Varnish in Chicago and Borne Paint in Peoria. He re-dedicated his life to Jesus Christ in 1964 and became very active as an elder and Sunday School teacher at Washington Christian Church. He also was the President of the Cambridge Estates Homeowners Association for 11 years, serving until 2009. An avid sportsman, Bob enjoyed many sports such as fishing, bowling, and golfing, where he spent many years at Hillcrest Golf Course in Washington. Bob's main loves were his wife and all of his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He said many times that he was happiest when his family was with him. Services will be at 6 pm Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at the Washington Christian Church in Washington. Pastor Jeff Browning will officiate. Visitation will begin at 4 pm Wednesday until the time of service at the church. Cremation rites will be accorded following the services and a graveside committal service will be at 11 am Thursday, October 21, 2010 at Glendale Cemetery in Washington, where military rites will be accorded. Visitation OCT 20. 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM Deiters Funeral Home & Crematory - East Peoria 444 E. Washington Street East Peoria, IL, US, 61611 garydeiters@deitersfuneralhome.com Service OCT 20. 06:00 PM Deiters Funeral Home & Crematory - East Peoria 444 E. Washington Street East Peoria, IL, US, 61611 garydeiters@deitersfuneralhome.com Service OCT 21. 11:00 AM Glendale Cemetery Oakwood Circle Washington, IL, US