Mr. Robert Dematelaere
September 6, 1963 - May 14, 2021
Robert DeMatelaere, 57, departed this life on May 14, 2021, at his residence in West Peoria. He was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada on September 6, 1963, to Rudolph and Mariette DeMatelaere, they precede him. Robert joined the United States Airforce in 1990, bravely serving in the Gulf War Desert Storm. Robert was a family man and a Miami Dolphins fan. He married the love of his life, Gloria Shaver-DeMatelaere in July of 1987, creating everlasting memories for 33 beautiful years. Robert earned his bachelor’s degree in Economics and Computer Science from Western Illinois University in Macomb, IL. Robert leaves to cherish his precious memory, one son: John DeMatelaere, two daughters: Lea (Wesley) Dodds of Colchester, IL and Sarah Sullivan of Peoria, IL; three brothers: Michael (Micha) DeMatelaere of Sacremento, CA, Marc DeMatelaere of Rochester, NY and Dennis DeMatalaere of Columbia, NY; and two lovable grandchildren: Jon Barry-Dodds of Colchester, IL, and Zephyr Sullivan of Peoria. Interment is private.
Robert DeMatelaere, 57, departed this life on May 14, 2021, at his residence in West Peoria. He was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada on September 6, 1963, to Rudolph and Mariette DeMatelaere, they precede him. Robert joined the United States... View Obituary & Service Information