Robert S. "Bob" Redfern

84 year old Fairfield, Illinois resident Robert S. "Bob" Redfern died at 1:15 p.m. Saturday March 3, 2018 at his residence. Bob was a businessman owning and operating Redfern Wholesale in Fairfield for many years. He was president of the Illinois Forum, former chairman of the Republican Party for the state of Illinois, and former State Committeeman of the Republican Party Congressional District #22. Bob served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the American Legion and VFW. He was of the Presbyterian faith.

Bob was born December 7, 1933 in Fairfield, Illinois to Seth Redfern and Neomi Harris Redfern. He was united in marriage March 16, 1954 in Tennessee at Sims, Illinois to Joyce Dobbs.

Survivors include his wife Joyce Redern of Fairfield, Illinois; a son Robert S. Redfern, Jr. and his wife Gail of Columbia, South Carolina; a daughter Pam Bell and her husband David of Lake Mary, Florida and Sharp's Chapel, Tennessee; a sister Patty Ewing of Fairfield, Illinois, 3 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services for Robert S. "Bob" Redfern will be conducted 1:00 p.m. Wednesday March 7, 2018 at Nale's Funeral Home in Fairfield, Illinois with Brother Carroll Kakac officiating. Burial will be at Maple Hill Cemetery in Fairfield, Illinois.

Visitation will be conducted from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Wednesday March 7, 2018 at Nale's Funeral Home in Fairfield, Illinois.