Robert E. Defebaugh, 84 of Clinton, IL passed away 3:30 PM April 3, 2023 at his family home in Clinton, IL.

A gathering to celebrate Robert’s life will be 1-2 PM, Friday, April 7, 2023 at Robert’s home, 18 Holly Drive, Clinton, IL with Pastor Nick Blacklidge. The family entrusted Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL with cremation rites.

Robert was born July 21, 1938 in Clinton, IL the son of Harold and Florence (Burdine) Defebaugh. He married Helen Joan Garren in 1959. She passed away December 28, 2019.

Survivors include his children, Lorinda Defebaugh, Clinton, IL; Curtis (Sonia) Defebaugh, Naples, FL; Martin (Phyllis) Defebaugh, Maroa, IL; Shireena Defebaugh, Chicago, IL; 8 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild; siblings, Jim (Betty) Defebaugh, Clinton, IL, and Leona (Harold) Jones, Clinton, IL  

He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, Jerry (Rhonda) Defebaugh, Richard Defebaugh and Edith Hamilton.

Robert was a U.S. Navy veteran. He loved his cats and dogs, and enjoyed being a handyman around his home.

Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com