Robert Louis Buckley, 71, of Watseka passed away on Monday, November 9, 2026 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. He was born on May 12, 1955 in Texas, a son of Dorothy Davis Buckley.
Robert is survived by one son, Chuck Buckley of Watseka; one grandson, Hunter Buckley of Watseka; one step-son, Kevin Trumble of Ferndale, Michigan; and numerous cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and special girlfriend, Marietta Varboncoeur.
Robert was a proud veteran of the United States Navy and served during Vietnam. He worked as a laborer at Bosch Stanley and after retiring, he worked at the yard waste in Watseka. Robert enjoyed woodworking and spending time with his dog, Macy, and his cat, Hunny.
Visitation will be on Thursday, November 12, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. until the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at the Baier Funeral Home with Joe Hughes officiating. Burial will follow at the GAR Cemetery near Watseka with graveside military rites by the Watseka American Legion Post 23.
Memorials may be made to the Watseka American Legion Post 23 or Veterans Assistance Commission of Iroquois County.
Please share a memory of Robert at www.baierfuneralhome.com.
