Robert 'Bob' Dale Voight

Robert 'Bob' Dale Voight, 78, of Sidell, IL left his life on Earth on November 5th, 2023 at 2:07 pm to start his eternal life with his children, Tony, Troy, Johnny and Brent as well as other loved ones he lost along the way.

Bob was born March 23, 1945, the son of Clifford Howard and Evelyn Loretta (Wilson) Voight in Blue Island, IL.

He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Ruth Ann (Key) Voight who he married on June 28th, 1995; his sister Judy Tovey; and brother Clifford (Maryann) Voight; step-sister Darlene Nutter; nieces Shelley (Brian) Rodgers and Teri (Kevin) Howard; step-son Wheeler Schmalshof; step-daughter JJ Heiman; grandchildren Joseph (Kristen Caster) Voight, Danielle Voight, Jase Voight, Steven (Taylor Polson)Voight, Travis (MiKayla Hopkins) Voight, Rachel (Ricky) Schmalshof-Mathias, Hannah Schmalshof, and Keyton Schmalshof; great grandchildren Tanner and Corbin Voight; Liam, Noah, and Owen Moss; Silas Voight; a great granddaughter due in December and a great grandchild due in April 2024. Bob is also survived by his in-laws, Ruby (Chuck) Kindred, Sonny (Pat) Key, Bob (Julie) Key, Connie (Randy) Porter, Dorma Lou (David) Robinson, and Penny (Kevin) Ring. He is also survived by cousins, nieces, nephews, and good friends.

Bob is proceeded in death by his parents; sons Tony Phillip Voight and Troy Patrick Voight; step-father Morris Piatt; step-brothers Ray Piatt and Frank Piatt; step-son Brent Allyn Schmalshof; and step-son Gerald John Heiman.

Bob graduated from Georgetown High School in 1963. Bob was a veteran of the Vietnam era, serving in the Army from 1963-1966. Later Bob was a logger at Brandt Voight Brandt logging in Colorado. Bob then became a Boilermaker. He was a hard worker until he retired in 2010. Being a boilermaker took him to many different states, but his roots were in the Georgetown-Sidell area.

Bob enjoyed camping with family and friends and enjoyed spending the summers with his grandchildren when they would visit him. As a grandpa would do, he told stories and took his grandchildren places to make memories which they cherish today. When Bob wasnt busy with his family and friends, he would tinker around in the garage and ride his golf cart around town to aggravate his friends.

Bob was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone that would need one. He was a very likable and caring person. He acted tough on the outside but had a heart of gold and was like a big teddy bear. His kindness and his sense of humor will be missed by everyone that knew him and his favorite cat, Bella.

Per his request (his exact words) 'If you cant come and see me when I am alive, you dont need to come and see me when I am gone.' Also per his request, he will be cremated with no service. A celebration of life will be at a later date. Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 3940 N. Vermilion St., Danville, IL has been entrusted with arrangements. Please join Robert's family in remembering his life by posting pictures, videos, and memories to his Tribute Wall.