Robert D. Duvendack, 88, of Meredosia, IL, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 7, 2024, at home surrounded by his family.

He was born June 12, 1935, in rural Meredosia, the son of Rudolph O. and Ellen C. (Rausch) Duvendack. He married Sue Ann Hume on May 17, 1957, at Versailles Christian Church and she survives.

He is also survived by one daughter, Tamra J. (Bruce L.) Davidson of Pleasant Plains; one son, Michael R. (Catherine M.) Duvendack of Denver, CO; five grandchildren, Courtney N. Duvendack of San Francisco, CA, Tyler Q. (Thatsinee) Duvendack of Longmont, CO, Lauren M. (Douglas) Davidson-White of Fargo, ND; Connor C. (Sydney) Davidson of O'Fallon, MO, and Kara I. Davidson of Falls Church, VA; three great grandchildren, Sloane White, and twins, Ian and Arya Davidson; one niece, Cheryl Hodge (deceased husband, Jim); and three nephews, Jim (Doris) Duvendack, Randy (Naomi) Duvendack, and Rick (Christine) Duvendack. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Richard W. Duvendack.

Bob was a 1953 graduate of Meredosia-Chambersburg High School. He served his country in the Army Active Reserves for six years. He grew up in Trinity Lutheran Church in rural Meredosia, and after his marriage to Sue, became an active member of Versailles Christian Church, where he served as a teacher and board member. An avid outdoors-man, Bob enjoyed bird hunting, particularly waterfowl, collecting duck and goose decoys, skeet shooting, and fishing. He had been active in the Meredosia Sportsman's Club, Quincy Gun Club, and was a member of Ducks Unlimited. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandkids.

A funeral service will be held 10:00 am Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Versailles Christian Church. A visitation will be held from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at the Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Meredosia. Memorials are suggested to Versailles Christian Church or LaMoine Christian Service Camp. Condolences may be sent online at buchanancody.com.