Robert J. Perkinton, 91, of Springfield, died at 4:45 pm, Friday, December 28, 2012 at his residence. He was born October 10, 1921 in Lincoln, NE to Joseph and Florence Jane Bellairs Perkinton. Robert married Mabel Rincker, July 2, 1950. His wife, one sister Doris Belair, and two brothers Clifford and LeRoy preceded him in death.
Survivors include two daughters, Karen (Rick) Claycomb and Kathy (Joe) Macklin both of Springfield; five grandchildren, Melinda Jo Hadra, Rebecca Lynn (Andy) Minett, Philip Patrick (Ashley) Claycomb, James Johnathan Macklin and Mark Joseph Macklin; six great grandchildren, Logan Sterner, Aubrey Minett, Josiah and Kennedy Claycomb and Kavan and Savanna Hadra and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Robert had previously resided in Petersburg. He graduated from Springfield High School and was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church. He worked as a U.S. Postal Clerk and retired in 1984 after 19 years of service. Robert was a veteran of the U.S. Army during WWII. He was a member of Springfield Barber Shop Chorus, American Legion Post #198, N.A.R.F.E and A.A.R.P.
Visitation: 9 – 11 a.m, Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at Staab Funeral Home.
Funeral Service: 11 a.m., Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at Staab Funeral Home with Reverend James Hennig and Reverend Michael Koschmann officiating. Burial will be in Oak Ridge Cemetery with Military honors.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Concordia Lutheran Church or Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter.
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C. Sue Warner posted on 1/2/13
Please accept my deepest sympathies on the loss of someone so dear to you. I am the Service Officer for the Springfield Chapter of NARFE, the National Active and Retired Federal Employees association. If you have any questions about posssible federal benefits or how to contact the Office of Personnel Management, please call me at (217) 789-0373. If I am not available, please leave a message and telephone number and I will get back to you in a very short time. Again, please accept my condolences on behalf of NARFE. Sincerely, Sue Warner, Service Officer Lincoln Home Chapter 402 NARFE