Robert L. "Rob" Allison
Robert L. Allison passed away in Wichita, Kansas September 16, 2023. His wife of 52 years, Sharon, and his son, Jonathan, were at his side. Rob was born April 11, 1946 in East St. Louis, IL. He was a graduate of Belleville Township High School (West) and Southern Illinois University.Rob was preceded in death by his son, Matthew Allison of Wichita, KS; brothers, Ronald and William Allison; parents, Bert and Virginia Allison; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Walter and Aurile Johnson, all of Belleville, IL.Rob’s long career in banking culminated when he served as State President-Kansas for Bank of America. During his career he served on multiple boards of directors, primarily for charitable non-profit organizations. His kindness and generosity, as well as his integrity, loyalty, and sense of humor will be remembered by all who knew him. His was a life well-lived and well-loved and his spirit is in our hearts forever.He is survived by wife, Sharon Allison; and son, Jonathan Allison (fiancée, Ashley Nichole Jacobs) of Wichita KS; sister, Virginia “Ginger” and brother-in-law, Richard “Dick” Rush of Springfield IL; brother-in-law, Thomas Johnson; sister-in-law, Ursula Allison, both of Belleville IL; nieces, Christine (Sergio) Barranco of Manchester MO, and Tracy (Chris) Mentzer of Swansea IL; and many cousins and great-nieces and great-nephews.Visitation will be Sunday, September 24, 2023 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm at Downing & Lahey East Mortuary. Visitation will be Saturday, September 30, 2023 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at Renner Funeral Homes, 120 N. Illinois St., followed by burial at Green Mount Cemetery, both in Belleville, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established with: Wichita Children’s Home, 7271 E. 37th St. N., Wichita, KS 67226; Nature Conservancy of Kansas, P.O. Box 4345, Topeka, KS 66604.
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My condolences to the Allison Family. Rob was a one of a kind wonderful person. He will be sadly missed by the entire Bank of America family.
Dear Sharon, While it has been many years since we have seen you I will always remember what fun the four of us shared, always laughing and enjoying life. I’m so sorry for your loss. I miss David everyday. I will think of you often and wish you peace. Rob was an unforgettable character and will be missed by all who knew him. Pat Fischer
Sharon and family,
I’m sad to hear about Rob’s passing. If it weren’t for the both of you, we wouldn’t have had Mary Lou and crew in our lives. Prayers to you and your families.
Amy Lugge-Kribs
Rob, Sharon and I pretty much grew up together in Belleville. We kept in contact over the years (until the tragic death of one of their sons-Matt in 2018. My best recollection of Rob was his sarcastic wit and his propensity for the bizarre. For instance, when we attended summer camp together as members of the Illinois National Guard in Wisconsin, we joked about the volume and amazing size of the mosquitoes. To this day I still have a bottle of dead Wisconsin mosquitoes he sent me to remember that 2 week summer camp in Wisconsin.
To learn, after the fact, about his recent death is devastating and a harsh reminder to never allow a break in communication to occur because you never know when the opportunity to do o passes…never to present itself again.😪😪 RIP my friend. My deepest condolences to Sharon and Jonathon.
Rob was a great guy and I remember him as always smiling. Our prayers are Rob, Sharon and the family.
Dan Whitney