Mr. Landes was a minister with the Presbyterian Church USA. He also worked as a social worker with the Illinois Department of Public Aid.
Robert was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Sherry, nee Carver, Landes, whom he married on May 24, 1952, and who died on December 23, 2017; his parents, George Y. and Margaret, nee Fizzel, Landes; and a brother, George M. Landes.
Surviving are a son, Daniel M. Landes;
two daughters, Robin L. Wallin, and Wendy Hatem;
and five grandchildren, Nathaniel R. Wallin, Hannah R. Boerries, Beata D. Landes, Daniela L. Deppe, and Alexander L. Hatem.
Memorials may be made to the Belleville Chapter of the Salvation Army (https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/) or to the Theological Education Fund with the Presbyterian Church Foundation (http://www.presbyterianfoundation.org/tef/). Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.
Memorial Service: A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on June 9, 2018, at First United Presbyterian Church, Belleville, Illinois.