ROCHELLE — Robert “Bob” H. Locke III, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020 at Javon Bea Hospital in Rockford. Bob was born on July 21, 1963 to Robert “Skip” H. and Joan Locke in Rochelle. On Sept. 15, 1995, he married Kathy Diedrich.  

Bob was a truck driver for Nestle and most recently for McNay Trucking. He was an avid collector of 64 scale trucks and huge fan of the Green Bay Packers.

Bob is survived by his wife, Kathy, of Rochelle; his mother, Joan (Carol) Hummel; four children, James (Marissa) Molenhour, Nichoel (Derek) Metcalf, Amber Lopez, and Darren Diedrich; sister, Dawn Holmes; six grandchildren, Veronica, Veda, Vallory, Sammy, Dynelia and Matilda.

He is preceded in death by his father, Robert H. Locke II and his grandson, Jamie Metcalf.

There will be a family gathering at a later date to celebrate Bob’s life. Cremation care has been provided by the Unger-Horner Funeral Home.  

Visit www.ungerhorner.com to sign the online guest book and view his video tribute.