STEELEVILLE - Robert William Biermann, 88, of Steeleville, passed away at 10:24 pm, Thursday, August 29, 2013 at the Coulterville Care Center in Coulterville, IL. Robert was born in Percy, IL on March 23, 1925, the son of Henry and Lydia Vogt Biermann. He was married to Mary Ellen Costa, she preceded him in death then to Carol Poenitske, she preceded him in death later to Annie Benjamin and she preceded him in death. Robert was retired from the Coal mines. He was a construction laborer and also worked at the International Shoe Factory. He and Willard Biermann operated the Shell Station in Steeleville and later he operated a Shell Station in Chester. He and Ralph Biermann operated Biermann Tavern and Cafe. Robert was a Foreman at the Randolph County Highway Department and a former Councilman for the Village of Steeleville. Robert was in the US Navy during WWII. Robert was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Steeleville, where he was baptized on April 5, 1925 and confirmed on April 2, 1939. He was a former Trustee for the church. He was also member of the B.B.K. American Legion Post #480, Steeleville; Kaskaskia V.F.W. Post #3553, Chester; U.M.W. of A Local #9905; and the Steeleville Eagles. Robert is survived by his son, Robert (Amy) Biermann of Steeleville; his daughter, Patti (Alan) Uchtman of Steeleville; one step son, Terry (Greta) Middendorf of Red Bud, IL; 10 Grandchildren; 8 Great Grandchildren; two brothers, Ralph Biermann of Steeleville and Willard Biermann of Steeleville; and two sisters, Lucille VanHoy of Red Bud, IL and Evelyn Vogel of Ava, IL. Robert was also preceded in death by his Parents; three brothers, Lawrence Biermann, Orville Biermann, and Edgar Biermann; and one sister, Margaret Meyerhoff. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm, Sunday, September 1, 2013 at the St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Steeleville with Rev. Bruce Cameron officiating. Burial will follow at St. Mark's Lutheran Cemetery, Steeleville. Visitation will be at Wilson's Funeral Home, Steeleville, where friends may call from 5 to 8 pm Saturday with an American Legion service held at 8 pm and on Sunday from 7:30 am until Noon then from 1 to 2 pm at the church. Memorials may be given to Parkinson's Disease or St. Mark's Lutheran Church.