Robert Joseph Dover, 88, of Carlinville, died at his daughter’s residence on June 22, 2026.
Friends may call on Thursday, July 9, at Kravanya Funeral Home in Bunker Hill from 10 to 11 a.m. Memorial services will follow at the funeral home at 11 a.m.
Mr. Dover was born February 10, 1938, in Litchfield, to Matthew Dover and Mildred Briskovich Dover. He married Sandra Hayes Dover.
He was a veteran of the US Army after having served from 1958-1960 in Germany and was a member of the VFW. He was an avid reader and he enjoyed buying cars, photography, hunting, fishing and eating lunch with friends.
Mr. Dover is survived by his children, Matthew (Kerry) Dover of Godfrey and Cheri (Randy) Bohannon of Chesterfield; grandchildren, Shane Stoddard, Jamie Dover, Cody Dover, Lindsay Dover, Nick Bohannon, Thomas Jun, Alexandria Jun, Luke Jun and Daniel Jun; great-grandchildren, Logan Miller, Bailey Stoddard, Sadie Stoddard, Chloe Holden, Addy Holden and Anaiah Holden; great-great-grandchildren, Aubrei Miller, Dani Miller and Bradlee Miller; sister, Nancy Lehmann; and nephews, Tony Lehmann and Jeff Lehmann.
He was preceded in death by his parents; spouse; and brothers, “Red” Dover and Robert “Bobby” Nolan.
Memorials are suggested to Macoupin County Animal Shelter.
Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at www.kravanyafuneral.com. Kravanya Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
