Robert Edward Bulley, 88, passed away at his home in Seymour, Illinois Friday morning, December 4, 2020. He was born March 23, 1932 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Dr. Kenneth and Persis Schneck Bulley.
Mr. Bulley is survived by his wife of 50 years, Charmian Simons Bulley; two daughters, Ann Marie Morrissette (J.W.) and Mary Elizabeth Turner (Aaron) and four granddaughters, Miranda and Olivia Morrissette and Katherine and Avah Turner, all of Seymour.
He is also survived by brothers Donald Bulley (Joyce) of Milwaukee, WI and Richard Bulley (Joan) of Naperville, IL, and a sister, Mary Snider (Don) of Germantown, MD.
Robert grew up in Aurora, Illinois where he attended Aurora West High School. After serving in the U.S. Navy, he attended Illinois State University. He taught in Rock Falls, Illinois and Clinton, Iowa before coming to Champaign, Illinois for graduate school at the University of Illinois. He taught more than 30 years for Unit 4 at Westview Elementary and Jefferson Middle school.
Memorial gifts may be made to either the Appalachian Service Project or the Food Pantry, both of which are thru Faith United Methodist Church, 1719 South Prospect Ave, Champaign, IL 61820.
In lieu of a service, please light a candle in memory of Bob at 4pm on Friday, December 11.
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