Robert L. Floerke

Robert L. "Bob" Floerke, 77, of Waterloo, IL, died August 13, 2025, in Hazel Crest, IL. He was born November 25, 1947, in Red Bud, IL.

He is survived by his sons Craig Floerke and Jeffrey (Janelle) Floerke; grandchildren Elijah, Jacob, and Christiana Floerke; sister-in-law Marilyn Floerke; nieces; nephews; and cousins.

He is preceded in death by his parents Elmer and Alida Floerke (nee Buss); and brothers Jim, Roy, and David Floerke; and sister Shirley Cook.

Robert was a member of SS Peter & Paul Church; former member of Waterloo Optimist Club; Waterloo Rotary; US Army Veteran; Waterloo American Legion; and retired from US Bank.

As an expression of sympathy, the family prefers memorial contributions to:
SS Peter & Paul Catholic School
Gibault Catholic High School or
SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church

Visitation:
3 PM to 7 PM Thursday, August 21, 2025 at Quernheim Funeral Home in Waterloo, IL 
8 AM to 9:30 AM Friday, August 22, 2025 at Quernheim Funeral Home in Waterloo, IL

Funeral Mass:
10 AM Friday, August 22, 2025 at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Waterloo, IL
Father Longenus Odum, C.M. officiating.
Interment will follow at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, MO at a later date.