Robert C. "Bob" Netemeyer

Bob C. Netemeyer, age 72, of Albers, passed away on March 7, 2026, at HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, Illinois. Born on October 6, 1953, in Breese, he was the son of the late Clarence and Rita (née Schumacher) Netemeyer.

Bob married Melissa (née Henss) Netemeyer on June 23, 1978, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Trenton. Together they built a life centered on faith, family, and service to their community. A proud United States Air Force veteran who served during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm, Bob later earned a bachelor’s degree in business from Parks University. He worked for the United States Transportation Command as Chief of Lessons Learned until his retirement in 2009.

He is survived by his loving wife, Melissa; his children, Matt (Laurie) Netemeyer of Aviston, Karen (Nick) Schroeder of Albers, and Lauren (Steven) Weiss of Highland; his cherished grandchildren, Aubrey, Lily, and Lane Netemeyer, Landon, Mason, Chase, and Lyla Schroeder, and Stetson and Sloan Weiss; his siblings, Kathe Cronin of St. Louis, Missouri, Mark (Roxanne) Netemeyer of Shawnee Mission, Kansas, Ed (JoAnn) Netemeyer of Albers, and Cindy (Mark) Wiegmann of Albers; and many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.

Bob was an active member of St. Bernard Catholic Church in Albers and the Albers American Legion Post 1026, where he served as past chaplain. He gave generously of his time to his community, serving on the Albers School Board, the Albers Zoning Commission, and the Clinton County Board, and remained involved with the Veterans Tribute at Kaskaskia College and the “Tee’d Off with ALS” committee. He found his greatest joy in family, whether on Sunday horse and buggy rides, attending Saturday night Mass, gathering at his clubhouse, watching his grandchildren swim, or cheering them on at their sporting events.