Born: January 21, 1929 - Deceased: 20200514
Robert Fletcher, 91, of Belleville, IL, born Monday, January 21, 1929 in Modesto, IL, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2020 at his residence in Belleville, IL.
Robert was a Biology teacher for East St. Louis Senior H.S. for 36 years. He was a member of Winstanley Baptist Church in Fairview Heights, IL. He was a Korean War Army Veteran.
He was preceded in death by his:
- Parents: William E. and Nellie, nee Fletcher, Fletcher
- Daughter: Sharon M. Koontz
- 9 brothers & sisters
Surviving are his:
- Wife: Joan, nee Broom, Fletcher of Belleville, IL
- Daughter: Nancy L. (Dan) Idoux of Fairview Heights, IL
- Brother: Stanley Fletcher of Springfield, IL
- Grandchildren
- Stephen Idoux of Fairview Heights, IL
- Jonathan Idoux of Fairview Heights, IL
- Alyssa Koontz of Crystal Lake, IL
- Son- in-law: Greg Koontz, O’Fallon, IL
- Dear nieces and nephews
Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Winstanley Baptist Church in Fairview Heights, IL or Donor’s Choice.
Funeral: Private family services and interment at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, MO.
9 Comments
Rest in peace Mr. Fletcher. I remember you well at East Side. You were a very nice, helpful teacher.
Sure will be missed as a friend and our shared combat experiences during the Korean War. God Bess and Rest In Peace.
I’m so very sorry for your loss, Aunt Joan and Nancy. Rest In Peace, Uncle Bob. You will be greatly missed…
Wishing you peace and comfort during this hard time. Mr. Fletcher was an exceptional teacher, and a great man. He will always be remember for his kind ways.
I’m sorry to hear of your loss. May God wrap His arms of comfort around the family as you go through your loss. East St. Louis Senior High Class of 1973.
Joan and Nancy, I’m so sorry for your loss, but happy for the promise of eternal life that Mr. Fletcher is experiencing. Love to you and your family!
I am so sorry for your loss, Nancy and Mrs. Fletcher.
I was sorry to hear of Mr Fletchers passing. I had him for biology at East Side in the late 50s. He was a great teacher. And as a Viet Nam vet I appreciate that he was also a veteran.
Grandpa, I miss you more than you could ever believe. I wish I had time to visit you one more time before your time ended. There are many memories remaining of you, and all I can say is that they are positive, happy memories. Thank you for being the best papa ever!