Robert Carpenter Henline, 70, Anchor, passed away peacefully at 8:30pm Friday, March 1, 2019 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington, IL surrounded by his family.

Robert was born February 21, 1949 in Salzburg, Austria the son of Col. Clair Gillespie and Margaret Carpenter Henline.  Robert was the third child in an eventual brood of eight.  The family settled in Foxhall Village in Washington, DC where he and his siblings grew up.  While there, he attended both Woodward and Harker Preparatory from which he graduated with honors in 1967.  He attended Jacksonville University (FL) prior to enlisting in the US Army.  During his service, he was stationed at Fort Lee VA where he was a computer sciences instructor for which he was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal at the time of his discharge.

Robert married Rosemary Ankeny at St. Patrick's Church in Washington, DC in 1977.  They moved to Anchor, IL where they had three children.  During his time in central Illinois, he was a farmer for over 30 years in cooperation with his dear friend Jack Winterland, whom he considered family.

Robert was known as the best looking of his siblings.  He became an avid golfer and a captivating story teller – including a tawdry tale or two.  While a life-long Yankees fan, he reveled in trips to Cubs games with his friends.  He enjoyed trips to go watch his close friend Jim's basketball games during which a subsequent 'chat' about politics would transpire.  He loved music and, as a hobby, would DJ events around where he lived – enjoying it as much as the guests.  In addition, he served somewhat honorably as Stag Committee Co-Chair at Indian Springs Golf Club along with Chairman Ricky Vance.  Robert made people laugh everywhere he went and has a legion of fans and admirers.  His family and friends meant the world to him, and he loved them all dearly.

Survivors include one son, Robert Aaron Henline, Washington, DC, two daughters, Rebecca (Kyle) Wissmiller, Indianapolis, IN, Meg (Dan) Collier, Leroy, IL, six grandchildren, Zane, Henrik, Remi and Hollis Wissmiller, Paxton & Ryder Collier, six sisters, Millicent (Joe) Barbaro, Orlando, FL, Sarah Orf, Annandale, VA, Claire aka 'Snookie' (Roy) Gustafson, Collingswood, NJ, Mary (Bobby) Hartley, Monroe, NC, Blanche (Vince) Thibodeau, Front Royal, VA, Laura (Rick) Dicicco, Orlando, FL, numerous nieces and nephews and his 16 year old Yorkie, Scamper.

He is preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Col. William B. Henline, IV.

Burial services will be held at Wiley Cemetery in Colfax, IL at 11am on Saturday, March 16 with a reception to follow at Joe's Pub in Bloomington, IL (GE Road) from 3 to 7pm.  The family suggests memorials be given to the Collier-Wissmiller Education Fund at 10995 US 136, Indianapolis, IN 46234 or the Robert A. Henline bar tab at The Monocle, Washington, DC.  Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Colfax, IL is assisting with arrangements.