DECATUR — Former WAND-TV and WCIA 3 weathercaster and meteorologist Robert Reese was remembered with a flood of well-wishes Thursday as the public reacted to the Wednesday night announcement of However, we will be happy to accept obituaries from family members pending proper verification of the death. In 1963 Robert D. McMullin was listed as WCIA News Editor (News Director). Meteorologist Robert Reese took over as Chief Meteorologist. (PHOTO COURTESY OF JACOB DICKEY) There are 30 other people named Robert Reese on AllPeople. October 11, 2012 (CHICAGO) Robert Reese died Tuesday after battling pneumonia and cancer, according to the WCIA-TV website. TUSCOLA – Robert D. Reese, 50, of Tuscola passed away Tuesday (Oct. 9, 2012) at the University of Chicago Hospital, Chicago. They learned from broadcast meteorologist - Robert Reese about the many preparations necessary for producing a TV weather report, and watched him and his co-anchor Gabrielle Martin share the local and national news. WCIA 3 is Central Illinois' source for news, weather, and sports. In 2004, then-fifth-grader Jacob Dickey served as a kidcaster at WCIA. Reese had worked as a meteorologist for WCIA 3 since 1998 and previously was known as a weathercaster in Decatur for WAND-TV, starting in 1993. Robert was known for his offbeat sense of humor, and his zeal for zombies and horror movies. This blood drive will be held at multiple locations, so check... below to find one near you! Robert was also regular blood donor. Robert Reese is on Facebook. "He was a class guy," said Robert Reese, a WCIA broadcaster. Ed Mason Collection, WCIA. The communities of central Illinois are remembering popular WCIA-TV meteorologist Robert Reese, who has lost his battle against cancer.Mr. WCIA is the CBS-affiliated television station for the Central Illinois region of the United States that is licensed to Champaign. CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Give the Gift of Life with WCIA-3 News Wednesday, July 1, in memory of WCIA’s Dave Benton and Robert Reese. I never heard him say an unpleasant word about anything." In his early battle, WCIA sold red ribbons in support of Reese and the American Cancer Society. DECATUR — Former WAND-TV and WCIA 3 weathercaster and meteorologist Robert Reese was remembered with a flood of well-wishes Thursday as the public reacted to the Wednesday night announcement of Give the gift of life with WCIA 3 News this week in memory of WCIA’s Dave Benton and Robert Reese. Robert Reese died Tuesday after battling pneumonia and cancer, according to the WCIA-TV website. There are 30 other people named Robert Reese on AllPeople. 3,974 likes. In 1998 Robert joined the WCIA … On Friday, May 3, 2002, the WCMS Weather Team traveled to WCIA-TV in Champaign, IL to tour the facilities and view the live noon news and weather report. Mr. McMullin is pictured at left from an unknown live broadcast on Channel 3. Work with the best group of professionals ANYWHERE!. Reese appeared on the morning and noon newscasts for WCIA. From WCIA-TV in Champaign, IL, meteorologist Robert Reese on his first newscast back from being off for cancer treatment. Click below to schedule yours, or text WCIA to 999777 “I remember going with … Robert began his broadcasting career as an on-air personality at various radio stations in Central Illinois. Appointments are required. One of Editor & Publisher’s ‘10 That Do It Right 2021’. WCIA, virtual channel 3 ... Meteorologist Robert Reese took over as Chief Meteorologist. The latest Tweets from Robert Reese (@WCIArreese). Robert Reese, the chief meteorologist at WCIA in Champaign, Ill., died Tuesday night after battling pneumonia and cancer. On September 11, 2014, WCIA anchor Dave Benton announced on-air that he was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer and … This page was created in loving memory of my father Robert Reese. TUSCOLA – Robert D. Reese, 50, of Tuscola passed away Tuesday (Oct. 9, 2012) at the University of Chicago Hospital, Chicago. Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14, at Edwards Funeral Home, 221 E. Main St., Arcola. Click below to schedule yours, or text WCIA to 999777 # WCIA # GiftOfLife His death in connection with complications from cancer in October 2012 came as a shock to the community. It's time to get off the night shift, so I can spend more quality time with family. She was only the second head weathercaster in the station's history at the time. It’s a way to honor Dave Benton and Robert Reese, who both battled cancer. Find more info on AllPeople about Robert Reese and RNW Consulting, as well as people who work for similar businesses nearby, colleagues for other branches, and more people with a similar name. He was also a Douglas County Emergency Services and Disaster Agency Volunteer. You have permission to edit this article. Hard to believe that 17 years ago, I sat in the same room I'm working in now at WCIA 3 News as a Kidscaster. Appointments are required. He especially loved working with children and had served on the Mid-Illinois Big Brothers/Big Sisters Board of Directors, for which he received the 1998 Volunteer of the Year Award. Higher wind gusts possible.. Clear skies. This page was created in loving memory of my father Robert Reese. 5,753 talking about this. His death in connection with complications from cancer in October 2012 came as a shock to the community. From WCIA-TV Champaign, IL 3 News At 10 from 10/10/12, anchor Jennifer Roscoe announces the death of Meteorologist Robert Reese. Father Barry Harmon will officiate. Prior to his television career, Robert worked as a police officer in Kansas, Ill. Robert attended Eastern Illinois University and graduated from the broadcast meteorology program at Mississippi State University. Low 36F. Robert was a generous man and spent many weekends volunteering with numerous charities throughout Central Illinois, including hosting the MDA Labor Day telethon and the MDA summer camp. Give the gift of life with WCIA 3 News this week in memory of WCIA’s Dave Benton and Robert Reese. In Memory of Robert Reese, Charleston, Illinois. For those of you who don't already know, Robert Reese, chief meteorologist for WCIA TV died Tuesday night at a Chicago hospital. In his early battle, WCIA sold red ribbons in support of Reese and the American Cancer Society. Found 8 colleagues at RNW Consulting. He married Pamela M. Berner on May 24, 1997, in Jamaica. "He's been doing weather at 15 since I was born," Reese said. He would remain as WCIA's News Director until 1967. We only saw each other occasionally at the Oncology Department at Christie Clinic. -Robert Reese: In 2012 Robert Reese lost his battle with cancer. In Memory of Robert Reese, Charleston, Illinois. This page was created in loving memory of my father Robert Reese. WCIA-TV 2008: Thank You From Robert Reese Need new shirts, get it at http://ahshirts.com He is the son of Robert L. and Mary E. (Smith) Reese. He began his television career as a Meteorologist and News Anchor for WAND TV in Decatur Illinois. 12,762 talking about this. He will be missed greatly. He also reported weather for WBGL and other radio stations in Central Illinois. Each donor receives a gift card! A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 15, at Forty Martyrs Catholic Church in Tuscola. WCIA, Channel 3. And in doing so, we’re still honoring two important members of the WCIA 3 family. Reese began his career at WCIA in 1998 and served as the CBS affiliate's chief meteorologist for nearly four years, the website said. Special thanks to anchors Robert Reese and Gabrielle Martin at WCIA TV and Alan Craig at the Beckman Institute. Purchase a commemorative reprintof this obituary. WCIA, virtual channel 3 (UHF digital channel 34), is a CBS-affiliated television station licensed to Champaign, Illinois, United States and serving the Central Illinois region. Chief Meteorologist and morning weather anchor at WCIA/WCIX. Reese leaves behind a wife and four children, according to his WCIA biography. [4] In his early battle, WCIA sold red ribbons in support of Reese and the American Cancer Society. "He was a nice man. He had been battling pneumonia and cancer. The station is owned by Nexstar Media Group, as part of a duopoly with Springfield-licensed MyNetworkTV affiliate WCIX (channel 49). In 2009, WCIA's longtime weathercaster Judy Fraser retired from the station after 34 years. It has been my honor to work at WCIA for the last 12 years; however I have decided to move in a new direction with my career. I have to say that I am more than a little freaked out from the news. Robert Reese, the chief meteorologist at WCIA in Champaign, Ill., died Tuesday night after battling pneumonia and cancer. He was known for his easygoing demeanor on … Paul Davis would take the reins of the Channel 3 News where he would continue through 1979. Give the gift of life with WCIA 3 News this week in memory of WCIA’s Dave Benton and Robert Reese. Winds WNW at 20 to 30 mph. Find more info on AllPeople about Robert Reese and RNW Consulting, as well as people who work for similar businesses nearby, colleagues for other branches, and more people with a similar name. Paul Davis served as the station's news director and anchor throughout the 1970s. While the studio looks much different, my passion has remained strong for weather. Meteorologist Robert Reese took over as Chief Meteorologist. 1 talking about this. Now, Robert and I were not fast friends. Like his father, he enjoyed meeting new people and watching Animal Planet, a tradition passed on to Robert's children. 1 talking about this. He also reported weather for WBGL and other radio stations in Central Illinois. He worked at the station until his death in 1985. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert L. Reese, in 2011. Copyright © 2021 WLS-TV. #WCIA #GiftOfLife It’s being held at multiple locations. Later they visited the CAVE at the Beckman Institute to experience 3-D visualizations. Mr. McMullin is pictured at left from an unknown live broadcast on Channel 3. This page was created in loving memory of my father Robert Reese. 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He is standing with the late WCIA weathercaster Robert Reese, whom Dickey considers his hero. Meteorologist for the morning show on WBGL. On Friday, May 3, 2002, the WCMS Weather Team traveled to WCIA-TV in Champaign, IL to tour the facilities and view the live noon news and weather report. Meteorologist at WCIA 3 News Formerly WCBI-tv, KSWO 7 News Eventually, he stepped in front of a television camera as a meteorologist and news anchor for WAND-TV in Decatur, Illinois," the biography says. -Robert Reese: In 2012 Robert Reese lost his battle with cancer. Robert joined the WCIA 3 team in 1998, and he served as the station's chief meteorologist for nearly four years. He was 50. Chief … Meteorologist Jacob Dickey. Robert was also regular blood donor. From WCIA-TV in Champaign, IL, meteorologist Robert Reese on his first newscast back from being off for cancer treatment. Found 8 colleagues at RNW Consulting. Join Facebook to connect with Robert Reese and others you may know. Funeral homes often submit obituaries as a service to the families they are assisting. Robert actually found out that he had cancer after he had been deferred from donating blood on a few occasions at CBSI and was referred to a doctor. AllBiz Business Profile Search Professional Contact Details . Winds NE at 10 to 20 mph. Appointments are required. 3,977 likes. Amber Jenne Coworkers at Wcia Tv (55) Robert Reese . This blood drive will be held at multiple locations, so check... below to find one near you! In 1963 Robert D. McMullin was listed as WCIA News Editor (News Director). Click below to schedule yours, or text WCIA to 999777 # WCIA # GiftOfLife In recent years, Robert could be found emceeing charitable events for cancer survivors, giving his time while he bravely and quietly fought his own battle with cancer. His death in connection with complications from cancer in October 2012 came as a shock to the community. Robert is survived by his wife, Pamela Reese, of Tuscola; four children, Rachel Kerr of Charleston and Matthew, Michelle and Michael Reese, all of Tuscola; two grandchildren, Alexandra and Dallas Kerr of Charleston; his mother, Mary Reese of Arcola; and two sisters, Madeline Reese of Tuscola and Vanessa Reese of Chicago; aunts, uncles and cousins in Central Illinois and England; and numerous nieces, nephews and in-laws near Chicago. In 1998 Robert joined the WCIA Channel 3 team in Champaign Illinois, and he served as the station's chief meteorologist for nearly four years. This page was created in loving memory of my father Robert Reese. Robert actually found out that he had cancer after he had been deferred from donating blood on a few occasions at CBSI and was referred to a doctor. Robert was born April 28, 1962, at Scott Air Force Base. It broadcasts a high-definition (HD) digital signal on UHF channel 48 from a transmitter in Seymour, Illinois; along the Champaign and Piatt County line. He would remain as WCIA's News Director until 1967. Burial will be in the Tuscola Cemetery. In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be made to a fund to support Robert's children's education. Seymour, Illinois a*****@wcia.com. He was 50. As he appeared in fifth grade while serving as a Kidcaster for WCIA Channel 3’s weather team, Jacob Dickey poses with Robert Reese, the station’s chief meteorologist at that time. WCIA is a special place, and it will continue to be. "Robert began his broadcasting career as an on-air personality at various radio stations in Central Illinois. Champaign, IL Wcia Tv Business Data Seymour, IL 61875 (217) 356-8333 *****@wcia.com wcia.com. Robert had a passion for all things related to music, airplanes and cars. Paul Davis would take the reins of the Channel 3 News where he would continue through 1979. This blood drive will be held at multiple locations, so check below to find one near you! Technical problems with the weather graphics lead to a humorous moment or two with Meteorologist Robert Reese of WCIA-TV in Champaign, IL. High 67F. Next month I will begin a new job at the University of Illinois. A mix of clouds and sun, with gusty winds developing this afternoon. 2 talking about this. WCIA's Robert Reese participated in the High Heel Dash on the WCIA Morning Show. Judy Fraser hosted the Muscular Dystrophy Telethon on WCIA-TV for decades. While at WCIA they toured the facilities, taped a weather broadcast, and watched the noon news and weather report. 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