Robert Lee DeClue

May 22, 1972 – November 7, 2024
Robert passed away in a tragic drowning accident in Pulaski County, with his friend, marking a profound loss. As one of ten children born to Orville and Edith Hedrick (Kreigbaum), he followed his parents and siblings Orvin Hedrick, Clifford Arnold (Hedrick) and Eva Dixon (Hedrick) in death.
His legacy lives through surviving siblings, including Violet (Sue) Hedrick of Hancock, Wisconsin, and Frank and Karen Hedrick of Viburnum. Wayne Shaw Hancock Wisconsin, Ron Shaw Hancock Wisconsin, Barbara Hedrick Wis Rapids Wisconsin, Linda & Brent Hazelwood from Pennsylvania. As well as many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.
Robert is lovingly remembered by his devoted fiancée Rhonda Linberry of Dixon. Robert was adopted by Ron and Bonnie DeClue of Desloge in 1982, his adopted sisters are Mary DeClue and fiancé John Jolly of Potosi and Roxanne and Derek Patterson of Bonne Terre. 
Robert enjoyed playing his PS5, spending time with family and thrift shopping. He was a very sweet and loving person. He will be missed and remembered forever and forever loved. 
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 23rd at Valley Lions Den in Belgrade from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M.