Robert Dauderman
Highland High School, Class of 1950

Robert Dauderman graduated from Highland High School in 1950. He attended Hohenschuh Carpenter College of Mortuary Business in St. Louis and graduated in 1953. Robert served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict in “Operation Glory” from 1953 to 1955.

Bob founded Dauderman West End Mortuary of Alhambra in 1956, which included a funeral home and ambulance service serving Alhambra, Hamel, and the surrounding communities. In 1957 he opened the second Dauderman Mortuary in Hamel, IL to better serve the area. In 1962, Dauderman West End Mortuary moved to its current location and became Dauderman Funeral Home. Bob and his wife Carol served area families in their time of need for over 45 years. Bob is the longest serving Deputy Coroner in Madison County, serving over 50 years in that capacity. In 1963, Bob and his family opened the Galaxy Restaurant in an old bank building in Alhambra. The Galaxy won many awards for their food and service over the years. It came to be known for it’s great fried chicken, perfect prime rib, and the biggest baked potato in the business.

Bob has always been active in the community. He is a member of the Salem United Church of Christ, where he served on many committees and the Board of Directors for several years. He is a member of the Alhambra Community Club and the Hamel Businessmen’s Club. Bob served many years as an Alhambra Township Trustee and Madison County Zoning Board member. Bob is a member of Masonic Lodge 3545, Scottish Rite Bodies Valley of Southern Illinois and a long time member of the Shriners.