Robert Reeves “Bob” Boxley, 72, of Waterloo, died peacefully March 25, 2024, at home in Waterloo. Robert was born Feb. 12, 1952, in Fairview Heights. 

Bob was a proud ironworker and member of East St. Louis Local 392. Bob was a true renaissance man and had many hobbies, in addition to owning and operating a small business in Waterloo for twelve years. Bob was united in marriage to Paula Slaner in 1992.

He is survived by his devoted wife Paula (nee Slaner) Boxley of Waterloo; sister Rebecca (Gary) Ahring of O’Fallon; brother-in-law Bobby (Shelly) Slaner of O’Fallon, IL; children Cheris (Shawn) Stidham, Robert J. Boxley, Kelly N. Boxley, Robert P. (Sarah Mendoza) Boxley, Thomas M. Boxley and Wendy M. (Nick) Jupin; grandchildren Dillon (Lauren) Stidham, Austin Stidham, Evan Stidham, Drake P. Boxley, Mila R. Boxley, Justin L. Branstetter and Logan M. Branstetter; nieces and nephews Angela M. Meddows, Danielle L. Thorstensen, Ashley R. Thorstensen, Kylie M. Meddows, Shelby (Jacob) Scheler, Sidney Slaner, Dalton Slaner; and countless other extended family and friends.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents Robert E. Boxley and Louise E. (nee Essary) Boxley; special grandparents John and Lois Kisselbach; and father and mother in-law Jack and Mildred (nee White) Slaner.

Private family services will be held.

As an expression of sympathy the family prefers memorial contributions to Shriners Hospital.

Arrangements are with Quernheim Funeral Home.