William E. Robey, age 88 of Effingham, passed peacefully to join our Lord on Thursday, October 10, 2019 surrounded by family and loved ones.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 19, 2019 at St. Anthony Church in Effingham with Fr. Michal Rosa, officiating. Burial will follow at St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery with military graveside rites. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday evening at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to DAV, FOP or the Effingham Canine Unit Fund.

Bill was born at home in Neoga, IL to William and Mary Robey on May 10, 1931. He married Bonnie Schmollinger on June 11, 1960. He spent his entire life serving others as a law enforcement officer. He began his career in St. Louis, then Greenville and ultimately settling in Effingham and worked on the police force there for 30+ years. He was a veteran of the Korean War and served faithfully in the Navy for 8 years.

He was a member of DAV, FOP, American Legion Post 120 and Effingham KC Hall. His favorite past time was enjoying time with family and friends and bringing joy to others.

Bill is survived by his wife of 59 years, Bonnie A. Robey of Effingham; sons, William E. Robey and Thomas J. (Christina J.) Robey.

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughters, Karen and Kathy and sister, Mary Elizabeth Robey.

Bill's family would like to express their sincere gratitude to MICU nurses and staff at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis and all others who lovingly cared for Bill.