Robert E. “Bob” McDonald

Robert E. “Bob” McDonald, 94, of Augusta, IL, passed away at 1:35 am Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy, IL.

He was born on May 1, 1931, in Huntsville Township, IL, to Joseph Roy and Wyllodeane Eyman McDonald and was raised on a farm in the Shiloh neighborhood. He was married to Ardena Powell, and they later divorced.

Bob attended Shiloh School and graduated from Augusta High School in 1949. After graduation, he served his country in the United States Army from 1951-1953 and was stationed in Trieste, Italy. After returning from service, he lived in Augusta, IL, and owned and operated the Conoco Station for 2 years, and drove a school bus for Augusta Community School. He sold the station in 1956 and started McDonald Trucking Service in Augusta, which he operated until his retirement, and was very proud of his sons for following in his footsteps, continuing in the trucking industry. He enjoyed coaching summer Little League and pony league teams while his sons were growing up. He was a member of the Augusta Senior Citizens Center.

He is survived by 2 daughters; Dena McDonald of Hamilton, IL, Donna Via of Keokuk, IA, 3 sons; Dan (Susie) McDonald of Augusta, IL, Donnie (Darilyn) McDonald of Augusta, IL and Denis McDonald of Augusta, IL, 6 grandchildren; Brian (Sarah) McDonald of Bowen, IL, Austin (Morgan) McDonald of Augusta, IL, Grant (Alyssa) McDonald of Bowen, IL, Darcey (Brent) Pieper of St. Paul, IA, Jill Abston of Keokuk, IA and Kelsey Clark of White Hall, IL, 11 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren, a sister, Betty (Gene) Cox of Quincy, IL, sister-in-law, Brenda McDonald of Rushville, IL along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings: Richard (Dick) McDonald, Wayne McDonald, Gary McDonald, and Karen McDonald.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the Hamilton Funeral Home in Augusta, IL, with Rev. Dixie Croxton officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Augusta, IL. Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the time of services on Saturday. Memorial contributions may be made to Augusta Woodlawn Cemetery or the Augusta Lions Club.

The Hamilton Funeral Home in Augusta, IL, is handling arrangements.