Background
Bastilla, Robert Francis was born on February 2, 1927 in Elmira, New York, United States. Son of Francis John and Marjorie Flor (Hoag) Bastilla.
Bastilla, Robert Francis was born on February 2, 1927 in Elmira, New York, United States. Son of Francis John and Marjorie Flor (Hoag) Bastilla.
Owner, operator Bastilla Egg Company, Highland, Illinois, 1959—1967. Sales manager, broadcaster Station WINU, 1967—1968. Newsman, broadcaster Station WRTH, Cottage Hills and Woodriver, 1968—1969.
Director public relations 1st National Bank Highland, 1969—1981, assistant vice president, director public research, since 1981. With United States Navy, 1945-1946.
With Alderman City of Highland, 1957—1963. Member executive board Cahokia Mound council Boy Scouts America, since 1970, district chairman, 1979—1981, 1984—1986. Business chairman Highland Cancer Crusade, 1980—1984.
President Madison County Fair Association, 1973—1979. Member and secretary planning commission Highland, 1979—1983. Executive board Faith Countryside Homes, 1980—1984.
Board directors Highland Sesquicentennial Association, Inc., 1985—1986, secretary, since 1985. Member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, Helvetia Sharpshooters Society, Highland Pistol and Rifle Association, Highland Chamber of Commerce, Bank Marketing Association, Illinois Missouri Marketing Association (past president), Toastmasters Club, Lions Lodge (past president zone chairman 1981-1982, 1984-1985, deputy district governor 1982-1983, Lion of Year 1981, Membership Growth award 1983, Melvin Jones fellow award 1988).
Married Shirley Jean Hug, June 7, 1947. Children: Robert Michael, Nancy Ann Bastilla McCaw.