Bernard Ray Torbet, 85, of Milford passed away on Friday, December 6, 2013 at Hoopeston Hospital in Hoopeston.
Bernard was born January 2, 1928 in Rural Route Milford, IL. He was the son of Jesse and Anna (Romine) Torbet.
He married Jennie Johnson on January 31, 1948 and they were married for 65 years. He is survived by his wife, Jennie; their 4 children, Steve (Diana) Torbet of Rossville, Larry (Doris) Torbet of Niles, MI, Charles (Debbie) Torbet of Milford, and Ruthanna (John) Dougherty of Reedsburg, WI; 18 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; 3 great great-grandchildren; and one brother, Jim (Anita) Holaday of Stockland.
He was preceded in death by his parents; 3 sisters; 1 brother; and 1 grandchild, Kirby Torbet.
Mr. Torbet was employed at Crows for 20 years. He was a self-employed contractor, an antique dealer, and owner of Torbet Advertising. He was a member of the Milford Christian Church for 51 years. In these years, he served as a Deacon and a board member.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at Knapp Funeral Home in Milford. Revs. Gary Milton, Brent Zastrow, and Neil Larimore will officiate. Burial will take place at Oak Hill Cemetery in Watseka.
Visitation will be 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Monday, December 9, 2013 at Knapp Funeral Home in Milford.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Milford Swimming Pool.
Please sign the online guestbook at www.knappfuneralhomes.com.