Robert L. Mitchelar

Robert L. Mitchelar, age 83 of Livingston, IL, died Sunday, October 20, 2024, at Alhambra Care Center in Alhambra, IL. He was born on Saturday, December 7, 1940, in Litchfield, IL, the son of Louis and Verna (nee Schuette) Mitchelar. Jr. On Monday, June 4, 1962, he married Karen Sue Goss at Grantfork, Illinois, who survives. He was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Staunton Masonic Lodge, and Int. Association of Machinist and Aero Space Workers. Robert was born in Litchfield, IL and graduated from Livingston High School in 1959. He worked for his father's business delivering propane, and he also worked as a laborer for several years. Then he started to work for Olin, and stayed there for almost 40 years as a machine adjuster technician. He and his wife enjoyed traveling all over the United States. He loved his family dogs. He also spent free time restoring old tractors. Bob enjoyed fishing, gardening, hunting and operating his small farm. He could fix any car or lawnmower engine. Survivors include: Wife - Karen S. Mitchelar, nee Goss, Livingston, IL Son - Robert D. (Kim) Mitchelar, Livingston, IL Daughter - Dana L. (William "Ed") Miller, Livingston, IL Daughter - Melissa A. (Significant Other Kevin Chartrand) Matesa, Staunton, IL Grandchild - Jason E. (Significant Other Cierra Philpott) Hamby, Livingston, IL Grandchild - William "Christopher" (Kimberly) Miller, Gillespie, IL Grandchild - Tracy A. Mitchelar, Alton, IL Grandchild - Louis M. (Crissy) Mitchelar, Maryville, IL Grandchild - Shane P. (Andrea) Mitchelar, Livingston, IL Grandchild - Halie L. (Jacob) Clayton, Edwardsville, IL Grandchild - Adrianne I. Karl, Staunton, IL Grandchild - Olivia G. Matesa, Staunton, IL Grandchild - Caitlynn E. Matesa, Staunton, IL Great Grandchild - Samantha Jansen Great Grandchild - Carrigan Murphy Great Grandchild - Lanny Jansen Great Grandchild - Kelton Murphy Great Grandchild - Eli Higgins Great Grandchild - Brielle Mitchelar Great Grandchild - Clayton Hamby Great Grandchild - Colson Karl Great Grandchild - Addison Mitchelar Great Grandchild - Paul Mitchelar Great Grandchild - Mya Mitchelar Great Grandchild - Rowan Clayton He was preceded in death by: Father - Louis D. Mitchelar, Jr. Mother - Verna W. Mitchelar, nee Schuette Grandchild - Robert W. Mitchelar Grandchild - Philip E. Mitchelar Grandchild - Jonathan E. Mitchelar Grandchild - Trisha S. Karl Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Livingston, IL. Funeral Service will be at 11:00 AM on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Livingston, IL. Interment will be at New Spangle Cemetery in Livingston, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association or Holy Cross Lutheran Church.

Robert L. Mitchelar

December 7, 1940 - October 20, 2024