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Robert Kent First, 54, of Sheldon

Robert Kent First, 54, of Sheldon passed away on Friday, October 11, 2019 at Iroquois Memorial Hospital. He was born on January 7, 1965 in Danville, the son of Harold First. Kent married Therese Karczewski on May 30, 1992 in University Park.

Kent worked for Shapiro Developmental Center in Kankakee for 22 years and Iroquois Mental Health in Watseka. He enjoyed listening to White Sox games, cheering on the Oakland Raiders, fishing, and going to flea markets with his wife, Therese.

He is survived by his wife Therese First of Sheldon; his children Seph First of Danville, Aaron Garcia of Sheldon, Evan First of Sheldon and Erik First (Jaiden LaFond) of Gilman; one brother Daniel (Brandy) First of Danville; two brothers-in-law William “Billy” (Joan) Karczewski of Grant Park and Daniel “Danny” (Joy) Karczewski of Missouri; one sister-in-law Loretta “Lori” (Scott) Zimmer of Bourbonnais; mother and father-in-law William and Dorothy Karczewski of Waltonville; his fur babies Annabelle, Lily, Chico and Simon; and many nieces and nephews, including four great nieces.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother-in-law Christopher Karczewski.

Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until the 2:00 p.m. memorial service on Sunday, December 1, 2019 at Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka.

Memorial may be made to the family's wishes

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