Robert L. "Bob" Teske, 88, of Buckley died at 9:05 a.m. Monday, July 2, 2018, at Gibson Area Hospital, Gibson City.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, July 6, 2018, at St. John's Lutheran Church, 206 E Main Street, Buckley with Rev. J. Kevin Wyckoff officiating. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery, Buckley with military honors.

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, July 5, 2018, at St. John's Lutheran Church, Buckley and one hour before the service on Friday at the church. Baier Family Funeral Services, Buckley is handling arrangements.

Bob was born October 19, 1929 in rural Buckley the son of John and Lydia Krumwiede Teske. He married Lois Jean Gladys Meyer February 19, 1955 in Chebanse. She preceded him in death February 27, 2016.

He is survived by five sons, Gary (Jeanie) Teske of Onarga, Craig (Delores) Teske of Buckley, Steve (Janie) Teske of Watseka, Doug (Kara) Teske of Buckley, Jeff (Amy) Teske of Buckley; 11 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren; four brothers-in-law, Kenneth Sturm, Vernon Meyer, Kenneth Meyer and Richard Meyer.

He was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters, Verda, Viola and Verna.

Bob graduated from Buckley High School in 1948 and served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict as an airborne radio operator. He farmed until his retirement. He also sold seed corn for F.S. and Wyffels Hybrids for 25 years.

He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Buckley and a former elder. He was also a member of the Buckley Byron A. Hickerson Post 432 American Legion, the Buckley Sportsman Club and a former member of the Buckley-Loda School Board.

Bob was a life-long White Sox fan and enjoyed watching and listening to all baseball games.

Memorials may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church or the school renovation. Condolences may be offered at www.baierfuneralservices.com .