Mr. Robert E. "Bob" Schalk, age 68, of Taylorville, died at 8:30 a.m. Saturday May 14, 2011 at Taylorville Care Center in Taylorville.

Bob was born December 27, 1942 in Taylorville, the son of Kenneth and Mildred Lowrance Schalk. He worked as a custodian for the Taylorville School District for 22 years. He also owned and operated Top Quality Cleaning in Taylorville for many years. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Taylorville

Surviving is a son Kevin Schalk of Taylorville; one grandson; sister, Sally (husband Dwight) Bethel of Taylorville and several nieces and nephews. His parents, a brother, Theodore "Teddy" Schalk and sister, Linda Lou Sanders, preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held at 11:00 am Thursday, May 19, 2011 at First Presbyterian Church in Taylorville. Pastor Bob Spurgin officiated.