Robert L. Donohue, 98, of Watseka passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at his residence.

 

Bob was born on September 2, 1925 in Oxford, IN, the son of Clarence and Anna Donohue.

 

Mr. Donohue was a veteran of the U.S. Army Corps during World War II. He owned and managed Donohue Fertilizer in Sheldon for fifty-two years. Bob served on the boards of Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association, Shewami Country Club, and St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. He was also a member of St. Edmund Catholic Church in Watseka, Watseka Knights of Columbus #4391, Watseka American Legion Post #23, and Watseka Elks Club.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Joyce Donohue; ex-wife, Ellaretta Ziemer; two brothers, Bill and Cyril Donohue; one step-daughter, Carol Joan Wollinsky; two brothers-in-law, Frank Donohue and Jack Murray; one sister-in-law, Arlene Donohue; and one step-son in-law, David Phillippe.

 

Surviving him are two sons, Michael (Shirley Stevens) Donohue of Crossville, TN and John (Pat Warren) Donohue of Watseka; two step-daughters, Judith Phillippe of Champaign and Karen Jayne (Robert) Allie of Land O’ Lakes, FL; two sisters, Mary Lou Donohue of Lafayette, IN and Jane Ann Murray of Fairfield, OH; one sister-in-law, Phyllis Donohue of Sheldon; seven step-grandchildren; and fifteen step-great grandchildren; and one step-son in-law, Robert Wollinsky.

 

Visitation will be from 10:00 -11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 24, 2024 at St. Edmund Catholic Church in Watseka. A Funeral Mass will follow at 11:00 a.m. at St. Edmund with Rev. Michael Powell officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Watseka with graveside military rites by Watseka American Legion Post #23.

 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Iroquois Memorial Hospice in Watseka.

 

Arrangements by Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka.