Robert “Bob” Leo O’Brien, 92, of Danville passed away peacefully at 7:00 P. M. Sunday July 24, 2022 surrounded by family. He was born August 13, 1929 in Indianapolis, IN the son of James J. Sr. and Anna T. (Reidy) O’Brien.

Bob graduated from Cathedral High School in Indianapolis, IN. After graduation, he served in the US Navy for 4 years. He married Beatrice R. Jaeger on June 26, 1954 in Muncie, IN and stayed by her side until she passed away in 2017. They moved to Danville in 1959 when he started working for Meis Bros. Department Store. Throughout the years he worked for the Vermilion County Credit Bureau, Accounts Receivable, Elder Beerman and retired from the Vermilion County Courthouse at age 91. He was an active member of St. Paul Catholic Church and a huge supporter of the Grade School and Schlarman. He served on various civic and church committees, organized fundraisers as well as being a coach and scout leader. He is also a member of the Schlarman Hall of Fame. His favorite things to do was to spend time with his family, watching the Cubs and Fighting Irish.

He is survived by his children; Terrance (Ron Rawls) O’Brien; Jeffrey (Debora) O’Brien; Julie (Rick) Welch; Lucy (Eric) McKinnon and daughter in law, Mary O’Brien. Along with two sisters; Barbara (Joe) Minatel and Mary O’Brien and one brother, Tom O’Brien; thirteen grandchildren; two step grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren and one step great grandchild. He is preceded in death by his parents, 4 brothers, a sister, wife Beatrice, son Vincent, and two grandsons.

Funeral Mass will be Monday August 1, 2022 at 10:30 A. M. CST at St. Paul’s Catholic Church with Fr. Thomas Szydlik and Fr. Ted Pracz concelebrating. Following the funeral mass he will be buried, with military honors, at the Danville National Cemetery. The family is asking that masks be worn. Rortvedt Funeral Services & Crematory, Tilton, IL is assisting the family. Condolences to the family: www.rortvedtfuneralservices.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Schlarman Academy or St. Paul’s Catholic Church.