Robert J. Gathard Obituary
In loving memory of Robert J. Gathard of Springfield, Illinois, who departed this world on January 10, 2026 at the age of 98. Robert leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Robert J. Gathard to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Delvan F. Gathard and Anna H. Jarnevich Gathard; his wife Frances Eileen Brand; and his siblings, Fritz Kail, Thelma Miles and Elsie Zerafa.
He is survived by: his sons, John Gathard (Mary Nguyen) of St. Louis, MO and David Gathard of Divernon, IL; his grandchildren, Nicole Gathard of St. Louis, Robert D. Gathard (Lexie) of Springfield, Abigail Gathard of Diveron and Adam Gathard (Caitlynn Whitaker) of Diveron; his great grandchild Evelyn; and his pet Dory. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great nephews, and great-great-nieces, great-great-nephews and cousins.
Memorial contributions may be made to Catholic Charities.
