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Robert C. Boatman Sr.

July 29, 2022

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Robert C. Boatman Sr. 64 of Bloomington, IL died Friday July 29th at 2pm in hospice care after he lost his battle to Stage 4 Laryngeal Cancer.

He was a jack of trades starting out with a Hamm Radio CB shop in the early 90’s known as Silver Streak. However later on spent majority of his life following in his fathers footsteps as a Semi Driver until his Retirement.

He worked as a Semi Driver for Local Boyz trucking of Bloomington, IL

He enjoyed Fishing, Boating , Music, Harley Davidson Motorcycles and collected Bald Eagles as a hobby.

He was born July 15th, 1958 to Betty Therien of Pontiac, IL and John R. Boatman of Kentland, Indiana.

He was preceded in death by his Father John R. Boatman and Step-Mother Norma (German) Boatman, his Mother Betty Therien and his Sister Debra Christensen.

Surviving are his 3 Children and 1 son in law, 6 Grandchildren, 1 Sister and 1 Brother.

Malea Schrack of Cadiz, Kentucky , Robert Boatman Jr. , Ashley ( Boatman) Bowling and Jeremy Bowling of Bloomington, IL

Alexander Belcher , Bentley Knowles , Addison Bowling of Bloomington, IL.

Devon Gray of Peoria, IL.

Beau Schrack and Jaden Schrack of Cadiz, Kentucky.

Karin Vaught of Arkansas and John Boatman of Indiana.

There will be a Private Service for Family and Friends at a later date.

Donations can be made to his Grandchildren at Central Cremation Center of Forsyth, IL.