Mr. Robert A. Cheever Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Robert A. “Bob” Cheever, 86, of DeMotte, Indiana was called home on November 24, 2016 in West Lafayette, Indiana. Bob was born in DeMotte, Indiana on June 18, 1930 to the late Ivan and Ethel (Hockney) Cheever. He was a graduate from DeMotte High School, Class of 1948. Following graduation he established a radio and TV repair and sales business, bringing many of the first televisions to DeMotte. Bob married the love of his life, Eleanor Ruth (Klip) on September 17, 1951 in DeMotte, Indiana. Bob enlisted in the Navy during the Korean War. After completing his time in the Navy, he returned to DeMotte and the television business until obtaining a position as a rural letter carrier with the US Postal Service, retiring 29 years later. Bob was a licensed Ham Radio Operator and was elected as a member of the first Kankakee Valley School Board and continued to serve for 16 years without missing a meeting. During this time he held multiple terms as both secretary and president of the board. He was a member of the American Reformed Church and served as a deacon and elder. Bob is survived by his children: Robert Cheever of West Lafayette and Deborah (David) Cottle of Westerville, Ohio; grandson: Aaron Cottle; sisters: Frieda Brown and Ruth (Warren) Larson; and special friend and helper: Diane Zak. He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Eleanor Cheever. Friends may call at the Jackson Funeral Service of DeMotte on Monday, November 28, 2016 from 10:00-11:00 AM. Funeral Services will follow at 11:00 AM. Interment will be at the DeMotte Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. To share a memory with the Cheever family, please visit www.jacksonfuneral.com

Mr. Robert A. Cheever

June 18, 1930 - November 24, 2016