Robert Ellis Piker 76, of Belleville, Illinois, born on Monday, December 30, 1946, in East St. Louis, IL, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at St John’s Ascension Hospital in Detroit, MI, surrounded by family.
Robert was an avid horseman. He spent many years working with and owning Thoroughbreds throughout the country. He always called Fairmont Park Racetrack his home.
He is proceeded in death by his:
- Parents: Ellis Piker and Florence Jean Hart
- Sisters:
- Charlene Hart
- Sharon Walker (Hart)
- Loving longtime partner: Becky Stokes
Those left to cherish his memory include his:
- Sons:
- Robert (Pam) Piker of Normal, IL.
- Thomas Piker of Normal, IL.
- Jimmy Piker of Caseyville, IL.
- Shawn Piker of Caseyville, IL.
- Brothers
- John (Mary) Piker of Troy, IL.
- Vern (Genetta) Piker of Salem, MO.
- Stepbrother: Robert (Helen) Hart of Indianapolis, IN.
- Grandchildren
- Logan Piker
- Ryann Piker
- Owen Piker
- Trenton Piker
- Sydney Piker
- Ashlynn Piker
- Casey Piker
- Kaili Piker
- Several nieces
Visitation: Visitation from 4-7 pm, Sunday July 9, 2023, at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL
Funeral: Funeral service will be held at 7 pm Sunday, July 9,2023 at Kurrus Funeral Home. Private family interment.
4 Comments To "Robert Ellis Piker"
#1 Comment By Bob On July 7, 2023 @ 12:45 pm
We’ll miss you, dad. It take many years for us to come back together, but the past 15 have been great while getting to know one another.
#2 Comment By Al Schuck On July 7, 2023 @ 2:46 pm
My condolences to his family ! Known Bob 30 years or more , we always shared laughs, an stories together ! Don’t ever remembe him without a smile , or laughter ! Will certainly miss him !
#3 Comment By DaNita Breaux On July 10, 2023 @ 5:13 pm
I knew Bob for 30+ years. He was part of the Fairmount Park family. He would always offer a helping hand whenever you needed one. Always smiling and never had a mean word about anyone. A live and let live guy. I’m sorry I missed his visitation. Deepest condolences to his family and friends. I hope you come to be with us here at the track. He was a good horseman.
#4 Comment By ken becker On July 13, 2023 @ 9:07 pm
We’re very sorry to hear about Bob. Knew him since we were little kids when he used to come over to our Aunts house by Cahokia Downs race track and get on horses for my dad., and through all the years since. A good man and a good friend always.
Becker Family