Robert "Bob" L. Carroll

MONROE CENTER, IL ~ Robert “Bob” L. Carroll, age 72, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at his home in Monroe Center, IL, on Saturday, January 24, 2026. He was born January 23, 1954, in Peoria, IL, the son of James W. & Edna I. (Davis) Carroll. He graduated from Pekin schools in 1973 before he went on to spend 3 years in the United States Army and 12 years in the National Guard. He married the love of his life, Jutta “Judy” Weyermann, in Bamberg, Germany, on April 18, 1975. They spent the next 50 years building a life together. He worked and eventually retired from Kent Feeds after working there for many years. Unable to sit still he went on to work at Kegel’s Harley Davison where he was able to work with his passion, Motorcycles. Finally, he worked as a bus driver for the Stillman Valley Schools. He loved working at the school with the children; they often called him “Mr. Bob”. Bob was considered a dad and grandpa by many. Bob also had a deep love for his Motorcycles, he was a part of several different organizations like A.B.A.T.E of Illinois, which he was a passionate part ofsince 1993, Iron Skulls Motorcycle Association, M.R.F. and H.O.G. In his younger years he enjoyed being a sportsman, doing things like hunting, fishing, and even spent some time as a horse jockey. 

He is preceded in death by his parents James & Edna and 2 brothers James “Jimmy” (Marge” Carroll and Thurston “Gene” (Carol) Carroll. He is survived by and missed dearly by his loving wife Jutta “Judy” Carroll of Monroe Center, IL; children Manuel “Manny” (Joani Cook Bradford) Weyermann of Davis, IL; Tracy I. Spires of Davis Junction, IL; Timothy P. Carroll of Centerville OH; sister Peggy (Edward) Swisher of Pekin, IL; grandchildren Allison M. Spires; Jackson K. Carroll; Alexander J. Carroll; several nieces & nephews; and many, many dear friends.

A special “thank you” to Serenity Hospice, especially Mariah.

Following a cremation, a visitation has been scheduled for Saturday, January 31, 2026, between the hours of 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM at Farrell Holland Gale Funeral Home of 136 W. Roosevelt St, Stillman Valley, IL, 61084. Immediately following the visitation, a memorial service honoring Bob’s life will take place beginning at 11:00 AM at Farrell Holland Gale Funeral Home of 136 W. Roosevelt St, Stillman Valley, IL, 61084 with pastor Molly Bowen presiding. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in his name and may be directed to the family.