Robert K. Carroll, 90, of Nokomis, died on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, at Hickory Estates Memory Care in Pana.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, Feb. 7, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Stiehl Dawson Funeral Home in Nokomis. A funeral service will begin at noon with Pastor Muench officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at Nokomis Cemetery.
Mr. Carroll was born in Nokomis on Nov. 11, 1935, the son of Davey and Hilda (Giess) Carroll. He married Nellie Oke in Newfoundland, Canada, on June 11, 1955 and they spent many beautiful years together before she preceded him in death in 2013.
Mr. Carroll proudly and selflessly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War, an experience that shaped him throughout his life. He had a strong work ethic and dedicated 30 years of his life to working on the shipping floor for CAT.
In his spare time, Mr. Carroll enjoyed the simple things in life. He found joy in being outdoors and caring for his yard. He was an avid hunter in his younger days. He loved birds and raised pigeons and doves just so he could watch them fly around the home. Most of all, Mr. Carroll cherished his role as a husband, father and proud grandfather. His family was the greatest source of his pride and love. He is missed dearly by his loved ones.
Mr. Carroll is survived by his children, Ina (Frank) Conrad of Ontario, Canada, Lou (Dan) Wright of Nokomis and Robert (Connie) Carroll of Vandalia; grandchildren, Amanda Maraviglia of Ontario, Canada, Robert Maraviglia of Ontario, Canada, Bryant (Amber) Wright of Morrisonville, Lucas (Kait) Wright of Pawnee, Shane (Suzanne) Carroll of Germany, Michael (Colleen) Carroll of Colorado, Mindy Lou Carroll of Springfield and Kala (Shane) Dugan of Vandalia; 11 great-grandchildren; and his siblings, Bill Carroll of Gays, Betty Bailey of Nokomis and Chuck Carroll of Litchfield.
In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Carroll was preceded in death by his infant sister, Adrianna Carroll; sister, Heidi (Earl) Stauder; and two brothers, David (Judy) Carroll and Ted (Delores) Carroll.
Memorials may be made to the wishes of the family. Stiehl Dawson Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Condolences may be left online at www.stiehldawsonfh.com.
