Robert  Clay Vass, 94, of Adrian, Illinois, passed away at 8:20 am on Wednesday, June
19, 2024, at River Valley Place in Ft. Madison.
Bob was born on January 29, 1930, in Adrian, Illinois. He was the son of Clarence and Essie
(Beckett) Vass. He graduated from Colusa High School. On November 9, 1951, he was united
in marriage to Betty Deere in Ft. Madison. Shortly after, Bob served 2 years in the U.S. Marine
core in the tank division from 1951-1953. Bob spent most of his life farming. He shelled corn all
over Hancock County. He also spent time driving a semi. Bob loved to farm, fish, ride his
motorcycle, and dance with his wife. He was a devoted member of the Colusa Methodist
Church.
Bob is survived by his 3 children; Roger (Pauline) Vass of Nauvoo, IL, and Debby (Mike Boyer)
Vass of Dallas City, IL, and Mike Vass of Bowen, IL; 11 grandkids, 20 great grandkids, and 2
great great grankids; and good friend, Gary Watznauer of West Point, IA.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Betty Vass, and his 4 children, Rodney, Randy, Kathy, and
Stephanie.
A funeral service will be held at 11 am on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Printy Funeral Home in
Carthage with burial and military honors to follow at Harris Cemetery in Dallas City. A visitation
will be held from 9 am until the time of the service. Printy Funeral Home of Carthage is handling
arrangements.