Bobby Lee Birch, 89, of Bible Grove passed away at 4:23 pm on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at the HSHS St. Anthonys Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.
Bob was born on November 10, 1933, in Effingham, Illinois, the son of Orvin and Emma (Bloemker) Birch. He married Nelda Nichols on January 16, 1953, and they shared 65 years of marriage before she preceded him in death on October 29, 2018. Bob started his career as a farmer, ran the Shell gas station in Bible Grove, and worked at the 76 Truck Stop in Effingham. He was a hard worker and dedicated to the task at hand. Bob enjoyed woodworking, and he shared this joy by helping with crafts at Bible School for many years. He loved reading his Bible, doing puzzle books, and watching the game show channel. He looked forward to Sundays and going to worship at Ingraham Christian Church.
Bob is survived by a son: Daniel (Regina) Birch of Bible Grove; 2 daughters: Debra (Danny) Kepley and Carol (Greg) Kepley both of Ingraham; 9 grandchildren:

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