FRANKLIN GROVE — Robert “Bob” James Daub, 84, formerly of Rochelle, passed away of natural causes on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020, at St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford. Bob was born Feb. 13, 1936 in Rochelle, the son of William H.  and Laura (Billmire) Daub. He married Linda Ann Coffman on Oct. 25, 1959 in Ashton.
Bob retired from Caron International after 38 years. He then worked at Wal-Mart in DeKalb for 15 years. Bob loved visiting different campgrounds, where he enjoyed fishing, camping, and hiking. He was an avid collector of coins and baseball cards. He coached Little League in Rochelle for 15 years. Bob was a member of numerous bowling leagues and, in his younger years, enjoyed playing softball. He was a die-hard Cubs and Bears fan. He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Rochelle. Bob was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He found the most joy in spending time with his family, especially his grandkids and great-grandkids.
Bob is survived by his wife Linda, of Franklin Grove; three children, Susan (Steve) Heng of Ashton, Steve (Kristina Johnson) Daub of Pingree Grove, and Lisa Daub of DeKalb; six grandchildren, Leslie (Matt) Swanson, Brandon (Jen Long) Heng, Patrick Johnson, and Anthony, Brian, and Christopher Schlaf; and four great-grandchildren, Mariah Sward, Eliana Powers, and Kason and Ariana Swanson.
In addition to his parents, Bob is preceded in death by an infant daughter.
A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 28 at Trinity Memory Gardens in Rochelle with Pastor Joy Alsop officiating. Masks are required and social distancing guidelines should be followed. The service will be live streamed on the Unger-Horner Funeral Home Facebook page.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Bob’s memory may be directed to Faith Lutheran Church in Rochelle.
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