Robert's Obituary
Robert J. Toll, Jr., 83, of Monticello, formerly of Eureka, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 6:40 p.m. on April 3, 2026, at White Oak Health Campus in Monticello.
He was born on June 27, 1942, in Peru, Illinois to the late Robert John and Phyllis (Knopp) Toll, Sr.
Robert attended Eureka High School before proudly serving his country in the United States Navy for two years, where he was stationed in Morocco as a jet mechanic.
On February 14, 1964, he married the love of his life, Carol Graybill, in Princeton, Illinois. They shared many years together until her passing on May 27, 2023.
Robert dedicated 30 years of hard work to Caterpillar in Morton, Illinois. He was a skilled diesel mechanic and also worked for Brubaker Transfer in Eureka. Known for his strong work ethic and attention to detail, Robert took great pride in everything he did -especially maintaining his vehicles, which he cared for with meticulous precision.
He was a member of the American Legion in Illinois. Robert loved motorcycles, tinkering in the garage, mowing the lawn, and spending time working on cars. He was also known as an “avid squirrel exterminator”.
Robert is survived by two loving daughters, JoAnne Hampton (husband, Dwayne) of Monticello and Linda Hodel (husband, Gary) of Roanoke, Illinois; one sister, Patricia Cline (husband, Curt) of Lacon, Illinois; five grandchildren, Drew Hampton (wife, Kelsey) of Monticello, Sean Hampton (wife, Morgan) of Bloomington, Kyler Vanderpool (wife, Morgan) of Eureka, Illinois; Karlee Retz (husband, Jacob) of Peoria, Illinois and Kole Birkey of Roanoke, Illinois and great grandchildren, Chandler and Gannon Hampton of Monticello, Issac and Peyton Retz of Peoria, Illinois and Everett Vanderpool of Eureka, Illinois.
He also leaves behind his beloved “granddogs”, Hickory Ronald Hampton and Bowie Vanderpool, who brought him great joy.
Along with his loving wife and parents, he is preceded in death by a brother Alan Toll.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at the Roscka Roth & Clapper Funeral Home from 1:00 p.m. until time of services celebrating Robert’s life at 2:00 p.m.
Roscka Roth & Clapper Funeral Home is assisting family with arrangements.
