Robert B. "Robb" Summers Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Robert B. “Robb” Summers, 68, of Carbondale, formerly of Du Quoin and Murphysboro, passed away at 5 a.m. on Sunday, August 21, 2016, in Herrin, IL. Robb was born on December 20, 1947, in Walla Walla, Washington, a son to the late Robert E. and Lois V. (Baxter) Summers. He was united in marriage to Donna J. Klempier in Murphysboro on September 7, 1991. Donna preceded him in death on January 3, 2009. Robb graduated cum laude from Du Quoin Township High School in 1965 and from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale in 1969 with a major in Philosophy and a minor in Religious Studies and was named Outstanding Senior in Philosophy. He returned for two years of graduate work in Philosophy in the late 70’s. He spent 13 years as a member of the Jaycees and was past president of the Kankakee, IL., and Carbondale Jaycees Chapters; he received the Jaycees highest honor, JCI Senator #35443. Robb was past president of the Murphysboro Lions Club and was a member of the Carbondale Lions Club. He was formerly a member of the board of directors of the Murphysboro Chamber of Commerce, past Exalted Ruler of the Carbondale Elks Lodge #1243. He was past president of the Illinois Bankers School (formerly held in Carbondale) and past president of the Tri County Bankers Association. He also had been a member of and had served on the boards of numerous other community organizations. He had been a Senior Health Insurance Program counselor at Southern Illinois Healthcare and a volunteer at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Robb was employed for most of his adult life in banking and sales having worked at First Bank and Trust Co. of Murphysboro and the Bank of Carbondale. Before retiring due to disability, he was a new car sales representative for Jim Pearl Inc., now Auffenberg of Carbondale; he was new car salesman of the year three times. Survivors include Robb’s twin brother, Bruce Summers and his friend Betty Roethe of DuQuoin; step-son, Barry (Karen) Follmann of Loganville, GA.; three step-grandchildren, Taylor, Zach and Madison English; two nieces, Amy (Kevin) Atteberry, and Brooke (Nick) Ramsey; two nephews, Craig (Alice) Summers and Ryan Summers; several great-nieces and great-nephews. Also surviving are special friends, Jeanne Foster, Emil and Edie Spees, Butch Waggoner, Mike Cripps, and his caregiver, Christina Thomas. He was preceded in death by one cousin, Lucille Mitchell. Robb and his family also wanted to thank all the friends he made, too numerous to mention here, in his life’s journey. In keeping with Robb’s wishes, cremation has been accorded. Memorial services will be at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 24, 2016, at Crawshaw Funeral Home in Murphysboro. Rev. Paul Hicks of the Murdale Baptist Church will officiate. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. until the hour of services on Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials contributions may be made to the Memorial Hospital of Carbondale Auxiliary, Family Friendship Fund at Southern Illinois Healthcare or the Jackson County Humane Society.

Robert B. "Robb" Summers

December 20, 1947 - August 21, 2016

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Robert B. "Robb" Summers

December 20, 1947 - August 21, 2016

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